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Northern Ireland recall of spinach and mixed leaves as precaution after listeria detection
Belfast Live
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July 28, 2025
Spinach and mixed leaves have been recalled from Northern Ireland supermarkets as a "precaution" after a listeria detection in the Republic of Ireland. The affected products are produced by McCormack Family Farms, who supply to Lidl stores, Dunnes...
Politicians got jokes: The 56 best zingers from 56 years of Fancy Farm
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The Courier Journal has compiled notable quotes from the past 56 years of political speeches at the Fancy Farm picnic. The quotes range from humorous zingers to insightful comments on Kentucky and national politics. The list includes quotes from...
India UK Trade Agreement (CETA) is a symbol of new self-confidence of Bharat
Organiser Weekly
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed on July 24, 2025 in London in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This is the first free trade agreement of India with a developed country in the European...
Farm shop gives leftovers a second life through rural fridge scheme
SomersetLive
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July 31, 2025
A family-run farm shop is tackling both food waste and rural hunger by giving away surplus produce to a Community Fridge project just across the Somerset-Devon border. Rumwell Farm Shop, located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, has begun...
Huge wind farm gets nod days after Trump slams ‘expensive windmills’
The Times
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One of the world’s largest wind farm projects looks certain to go ahead days after President Trump told SNP ministers to “get rid of the windmills and bring back the oil”. Berwick Bank, proposed to be built off the coast of East Lothian, has been...
Northern Ireland tees up new business opportunities after 153rd Open
The Irish News
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As the final putt dropped at Royal Portrush, we not only celebrated a world-class sporting event, but I’d like to think we have opened the door to a wave of business development opportunities. With more than 237,000 spectators and millions more...
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl shoppers warned over UK supermarket change that's 'inevitable'
Birmingham Live
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August 1, 2025
UK supermarket shoppers face skyrocketing grocery bills in a change across stores that is "inevitable". Retail chiefs and grocery analysts have shared details over how surging food prices pose an "inevitable"' threat to consumers. Nearly £300 will...
£150m in farming grants now fully allocated
Farmers Weekly
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August 1, 2025
All £150m of capital grant funding has now been allocated, following a record-breaking five weeks in which more than 8,000 farmers submitted applications for support. The rapid uptake marks the fastest response to a government farming grant to...
House of Lords urges stronger nitrogen controls across agriculture
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The report, Nitrogen: Time to Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, warns that reactive nitrogen, largely from farming, transport and wastewater, is damaging air, water and soil quality and contributing to premature deaths and biodiversity loss. Baroness...
Jeremy Clarkson announces Diddly Squat farm will be closed for two months after devastating double blow
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson was dealt a double blow this week as he revealed a heartbreaking loss. The star announced on Thursday his Diddly Squat farm has been struck by a “devastating” outbreak of TB, and it's now been revealed that it will be closed for...
Jeremy Clarkson says his farm could be locked down for TWO MONTHS after TB outbreak - as he reveals one of his dog's puppies has died
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson today announced he could have to lock down his farm for two months after an outbreak of TB - and also revealed how one of his pet dog's puppies has died. Yesterday the TV presenter told fans he faced culling his beloved herd of...
Government farming policies need climate change resilience, urges NSA
The Scottish Farmer
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August 1, 2025
The NSA urges farmers to consider climate resilience measures in their farming systems and plans. The announcement comes in the wake of this week’s Met Office warning that the UK is experiencing a 'notably different' climate to just a few decades...
More than 170 people stood up to save this 'popular' farmhouse gym - now it's gone
Manchester Evening News
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August 1, 2025
A ‘popular’ and beloved gym in a grade-II listed farmhouse is set to close and become flats — despite more than 170 objections. Little Box Gym, which opened on St Werburgh’s Road in Chorlton in February 2017, faces an uncertain future after...
These 5 East Midlands market towns are the cheapest in Britain for first-time buyers, according to Lloyds
NottinghamWorld
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August 1, 2025
The five towns have been recognised for their reasonable house prices Five East Midlands market towns are among the ‘most affordable’ in Britain, according to new analysis by property experts. In its annual report on housing affordability in...
Solar farm approved despite 'harm' to countryside
BBC
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Andrew SpenceLocal Democracy Reporting Service ShareSave East Riding of Yorkshire Council turned down the application for the Carr Farm Solar Farm development in Beverley in December Plans for a new solar farm have been approved following an...
Best golf betting sites in the UK: Top golf bookies for 2025
The Sun
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August 1, 2025
GOLF has experienced a surge in popularity among UK bettors in recent years, with punters drawn to its unpredictable action and hectic tournament calendar. The four majors keep bettors throughout the year, and the PGA Tour ensures there is always...
Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat farm to shut for two months after TB outbreak - and his dog has died
Birmingham Live
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August 1, 2025
Jeremy Clarkson's beloved dog has died as Diddly Squat is forced to close for TWO MONTHS over a TB outbreak. The 64-year-old confirmed the tragic loss of his beloved pooch after the "devastating news" of the outbreak yesterday. ITV Who Wants To Be...
Exactly where to go on the British coast - and where to avoid: ROGER MORGAN-GRENVILLE has walked the entirety of it and these are the best beaches, islands and most gorgeous walks
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
Arriving in Cape Wrath in 2022, the culmination of my 1,000-mile walk from the bottom to the top of Britain, I expected to feel elated. Instead, I sat eating a damp cheese and pickle sandwich, wrestling with a strange sense of grief. I had walked...
Farmers fear biosecurity job cuts will leave industry exposed
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 31, 2025
Farmers fear proposed cuts to research and development roles at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) could leave the state vulnerable to biosecurity and climate threats. The NSW government on Tuesday announced...
Discover the magic of a last-minute autumn break with Darwin Escapes
Liverpool Echo
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August 4, 2025
As the bustle of summer gives way to the gentle pace of autumn, there’s no better time to pack a bag, gather the family - or simply take some well-earned time for yourself - and retreat to the great British countryside. Whether you're seeking a...