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Farmer accused of tying dog and shooting it after sheep worrying incident
A farmer has been accused of tying a dog to a tractor and shooting it after his sheep was savaged by a livestock worrying incident. The farmer, Mr…
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'Disturbing incidents' prompt warnings for dog owners during lambing season
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets under control around livestock as the lambing season reaches its peak. The move follows disturbing…
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Lightning kills 32 cows in Texas, farmer set to lose £46k
A US farmer has described seeing his cows 'piled on top of each other' after lightning killed 32 of his very own cattle. Texas County dairy farmer…
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West Dunbartonshire votes to ban sky lanterns
Chinese lanterns have been banned in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, after the local council voted unanimously in favour. The move is in response to…
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Dog massacres thirty lambs on farm in Wales
Out of control dogs have massacred thirty lambs on farm in Wales, prompting the farmer to share a picture of the incident as a warning to others. The…
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40 firefighters tackle farm blaze in Aberdeenshire
Around 40 firefighters from across the North-east of Scotland have tackled a blaze in farm buildings in Aberdeenshire. The Scottish Fire and Rescue…
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Lincolnshire farmer freed from tractor by firefighters
A Lincolnshire farmer had to be freed from his tractor after he became trapped inside when he dislocated his hip. Firefighters were called to the…
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Land Rover Defender theft claims cost rose to £2.1m in 2016
Land Rover owners are being urged to increase security measures and be vigilant to thieves to reduce the risk of their vehicles being stolen…
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Video: South Yorkshire farmer hopes for glyphosate re-authorisation
Arable farmers are hopeful of a lengthy approval for glyphosate as the EU prepares to makes its decision on whether the herbicide should be…
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Farmer cleared of shooting burglar raises £21,000 to help pay legal bills
A fundraising drive has helped raise £21,000 to pay the legal fees of an elderly farmer cleared of GBH after shooting an intruder in the foot…
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