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Rural policing crisis: forces lacking dedicated officers and funding

Farmers are really struggling after so much rain has fallen. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Impact of so much rain has been catastrophic

This little fella is creating quite a stir

A huge step forward for the Nigerian Dwarf breed

Launch at Courteenhall Estate of the Central England cell of the Environmental Farmers Group

Environmental Farmers Group expands to Central England

The Prince of Wales making the presentation to Finlay Soutter

Prince of Wales presented trophy to 17-year-old

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life after strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire (PA)

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer and rapist to be released again

Woman in her 20s left fighting for her life - 15-year-old boy arrested

On Saturday 3 June East Anglian-based auctioneer, Cheffins, will sell a collection of steam engines and rare vintage tractors owned by the late Richard Vernon.

Steam engines and rare vintage tractors on offer at The Richard Vernon Sale

Elonor Tivey at her seven acre field in Leicestershire where she farms peonies.

Teacher who quit to grow peonies says sales have doubled every year

Lord Lawson was also a journalist and the father of celebrity cook, Nigella Lawson (Picture: B Barrett/Express/Getty Images)

Former Conservative party politician Nigel Lawson dies aged 91

The cow spent more than 10 hours ‘behind bars’.

Escaped cow mysteriously breaks into tennis court for 10 hours

Around 1,600 jobs are under threat after fashion retailer Joules revealed it is set to appoint administrators following a failure to secure a vital cash injection.

Joules set to enter administration putting 1,600 jobs at risk

From left, Tom Vellacott, BOAT representative, Phil Wormald and Scott Lambert, Kelsey Media.

Tractor enthusiast wins an MF35 while raising money for farming charity

Dairy worker Lianne Farrow has been named this year's Dairy Industry Woman of the Year

Lianne named Dairy Industry Woman of the Year 2022

Celebrate all that is good about our sheep sector this Love Lamb Week

A 1969 Massey Ferguson 165, which sold for £10,505 against an estimate of £7,500-£8,500

Cheffins sale grossed over £500,000

East Anglian-based auctioneer, Cheffins, hosted a sale of over 900 lots of classic and vintage tractors, agricultural machinery, vehicles and collector’s items at the firm’s annual Harrogate Vintage Sale on August 20.

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Highlights included a 1948 Field Marshall Series II, which was in immaculate condition and previously won Best in Show at the Carrington Rally and Best Series II at the Marshall Golden Jubilee.

1948 Field Marshall Series II makes £18,760 at auction

The Whinchat Summer Sale will be held on Thursday 16 June

Date is set for ‘one of a kind’ summer sale of Holsteins

Maggie accidently used the wrong flour when making her sticky toffee pudding.

Great British Bake Off 2021: Who went out on bake off on week 4?

Aldi has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Aldi is creating 2,000 jobs as it announces launch of 100 new stores

John Lewis is recruiting more than 7,000 temporary staff this Christmas (Photo: Getty Images)

John Lewis is recruiting 7,000 temporary staff over Christmas - how to apply

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Vintage machinery exceeds expectations

This stunning converted water tower was the most-viewed home on Rightmove in January. (Picture: Rightmove)

Look inside this converted water tower - now a stunning luxury home

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

Odds still favour a Brexit trade deal - but clock is ticking

Harper Adams University student Harriet Livesey

Scholarship to help student's dream of making mushroom beer