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‘Rural communities are the best example of the Big Society in action’

Updated 4:06pm Friday 30th September 2011

THE Government only needs to look at rural communities for a good example of the ‘Big Society’.


Bully for them! Herd chosen for final of Limousin competition

SUCCESS: North East winner James Cooper, left, with judge Sam Coleman and Rob Smith, of Pfizer Animal Health

Updated 4:07pm Friday 30th September 2011

A North Yorkshire herd is through to the finals of the 2011 National Limousin Pedigree herd competition.

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Vets chief worried at end to animal testing at local centre

Updated 4:07pm Friday 30th September 2011

A DECISION to cut key services at a laboratory which defends against diseases such as foot-and-mouth and E.coli could affect public health, according to a leading vet.

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Rising demand for timber prompts Woodfuel Week

LOGPILE: Ed Millbank of the Barningham Estate

Updated 4:10pm Friday 30th September 2011

THE growing take-up of woodfuel in the North East has prompted forest chiefs to stage a first Woodfuel Week in the region.

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Ian Craigs of North-East Grains

Ian Craigs is a fervent believer, both in his family farming company with its co-operative benefits, and in the grain cooperative of ...

Young Farmer of the Month: Matthew Keel

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