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First event in programme to help Dartmoor farmers taking place this week
THE first event in a programme set to help Dartmoor farmers is taking place on Wednesday (July 17). The 2024 Farm for the Future programme, which is run by the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project and The Royal Countryside Fund, will start with an event
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Farm set to turn field into a lake to improve diversity
A DORSET farm is proposing to turn one of its fields into a lake to improve biodiversity on the estate. Work already taken place on the Stubhampton Estate includes the creation of several dew ponds, tree and shrub planting, the re-purposing of
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Deere 6M line-up expands to 17 models
John Deere has announced the introduction of the new 6M tractor series with a significantly expanded model line-up. The series now offers 17 models in total, including 10 above 150hp, suitable for the most diverse farm needs. From the compact
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Anger as residents unhappy with 'disastrous' plans for 150 homes off A-road
Wiltshire residents have voiced their anger at plans for 150 homes off a busy A-road, which many fear would “gridlock” town. In June, GTBE LLP had plans lodged for the redevelopment of land to the north of the A4, on the edge of Corsham, by developer
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PICTURES: Crowds turn out for world’s biggest beach polo event in Sandbanks
CROWDS turned out to watch the world's biggest beach polo event on Sandbanks Beach. The annual event returned for its 17th year on July 13 with fast-paced stadium polo, feasting and extravagant parties. Sandpolo 2024 kicked off with the Knights
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All you need to know as Stithians Show returns for 2024
Cornwall’s largest one-day agricultural show returns today (Monday) and there’s an action packed day ahead. With displays and demonstrations, animals, fairground rides, vintage vehicles, food and crafts, there will also be trade stands, local producers
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Devon man jailed for dumping 'thousands of tonnes of waste' on a floodplain
Christopher Garrett was today jailed for 32 months after he dumped thousands of tonnes of waste on a floodplain near his home. He dumped asbestos, on land by his home near Kingsteignton. He was also ordered to pay a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation