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One of Britain's longest-serving foresters to retire after 27 years
One of Britain's longest-serving head foresters is retiring after 27 years. John Wilding, MBE, has been at the helm of Clinton Devon Estates' forestry and reserves, overseeing 1,900 hectares of woodland and leading the National Nature Reserves
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Unhealthy food is costing UK more than £260bn per year, report says
The cost of the UK’s unhealthy food system amounts to £268 billion every year, according to a report. The Food Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) report calculated the direct and indirect impact of diet-related ill health by combining the
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Farm shop wins best in the south west award
A FARM shop has been crowned the best in the South West. Washingpool Farm Shop, in Bridport, won two awards at the Taste of the West awards ceremony on November 12. The shop was named the Best South West Farm Shop, beating competition from
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Plan to build 100 homes on Yeo Valley site in Somerset
Long-running plans to build 100 homes on the Yeo Valley site in Cheddar have taken a step forward following a vote by local councillors. Yeo Valley Farm and Holt Farms Ltd. applied in August 2018 for outline permission to build up to 100 new homes
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NFU Mutual Supports rural communities across the South West
With over 110 years’ farming knowledge and expertise, NFU Mutual know the industry inside out and understand the challenges farmers face. That’s why they aim to make positive impacts on the welfare of those working and living in rural communities across
