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Dad of toddler who died after being struck by tractor charged with manslaughter
The dad of a Bolton toddler who died after being struck by a tractor has been charged with manslaughter. Three-year-old Albie Speakman was struck by a small tractor on a farm in Tottington on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Emergency services were
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MP says dogs should face 'destruction' after attacking livestock
"Any dog that injures a farm animal should face automatic destruction", says a Somerset MP in response to the recently released figures surrounding livestock worrying. Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset, has responded to
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Sainsburys back British farmers with new 'best of British' online section
Following along the trend of other leading supermarkets, Sainsbury’s has introduced there very own ‘Best of British’ online section. The move was made in a bid to promote British produce, following campaigning from farmers and MPs. Sainsbury
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Housing development refused after 250 letters of objection
Plans for 60 new homes outside Swindon have been refused by Wiltshire Council after it received 250 letters of objection from residents. The outline planning application was originally submitted to the council in February 2022 and proposed a housing
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Equipment and trailers stolen from farm in Dorset
Two trailers and some farming equipment have been stolen from a farm near Blandford. The items were were stolen from a farm in the area of Chettle between 11.40pm on Saturday, February 24 and 5.30am on Sunday, February 25. Officers investigating
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Young farmer's group to host 90th annual show - at same place where it all began
A YOUNG farmers club is hosting their 90th show this April - in the same place as it has been since the annual show began. Wedmore Young Farmers will be taking part in their annual show on Saturday, April 20, at The George in Wedmore. There
