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Farmer's drone in near-miss with Tornado jet
A farmer's drone came within 22m of hitting an RAF Tornado flying at a speed of 517mph, it has been revealed. The drone was carrying out an…
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Union expresses disappointment following latest dog attack on sheep
A rural family in County Armagh are left dealing with the aftermath of a livestock worrying incident which has killed nine sheep and three other…
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Farmer ordered to pay out over £34,000 for illegal movement of cattle
A farmer who illegally moved herds of cattle while his farm was under bovine TB restrictions has been ordered to pay over £34,000 in fines costs…
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Trainspotting actor to face trial after dog allegedly killed sheep
Actor Stuart McQuarrie, who has appeared in films such as Trainspotting and 28 Days Later, is to face trial over accusations his dog killed sheep…
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Farmer injected cows with 'diesel substance' to fake TB result for compensation
A farmer under “financial pressure” injected cattle with a diesel type substance in order to fake a positive bovine TB result and claim compensation…
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Farming family appeal for help after losing farm to 'devastating' fire
A farming family have made a public plea for funds to rebuild their farm after losing it to a huge blaze. The Burkinshaws, who live near Choppington…
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Police appeal after sheep heads found in Derbyshire
Police have appealed for more information after two sheep heads were found dumped in Derbyshire. Police are investigating after finding decapitated…
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Criminals steal £100,000 worth of alcohol from farm
Police are appealing for more information after criminals stole alcohol worth more than £100,000 from a Renfrewshire farm. A Southbar Transport…
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Extent of this year's fire devastation on UK farms exposed
New figures released today expose the extent of fire devastation caused by the hot summer and early harvest for UK farmers, threatening the lives of…
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Six sheep die and numerous rescued after falling in freezing river
A flock of sheep that fell into a freezing river in Hertfordshire has been rescued but seven out of 16 ewes have since died. Animal rescuers…
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