UK pays £1.45bn to switch off wind farms
Wind farms in Scotland were paid £347m not to generate power, contributing to a UK-wide bill of over £1.45bn for wasted wind energy in a year. Discover the impact on your bills.
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Durham boy dies after farm vehicle overturns
A 15-year-old boy has died after a farm vehicle overturned in County Durham. His heartbroken family pays tribute to a 'kind and loving' son. Read the full story.
Tragedy as Durham boy dies in farm vehicle accident
A nine-year-old boy from Durham has died after a farm vehicle overturned. His family pays a moving tribute to their 'beautiful, kind-hearted' son. Read the full story.
Schoolboy, 14, killed in Boxing Day tractor crash
Aaron Anderson, a 14-year-old described as a 'cheeky chappie', tragically died in a farm incident in Durham on Boxing Day. A second teenager was injured. Read the family's moving tribute.
Liz Marsland: 'I'm Not Kelvin Fletcher's Dream Woman'
Liz Marsland, wife of former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher, humorously confessed she isn't his 'dream woman' during their ITV show's Christmas special in Austria. Discover more about their family farm life.
Most UK families expect pricier Christmas dinner this year
Over half of UK households anticipate a more expensive festive meal due to soaring energy bills, inflation, and Labour's family farm tax. Poll reveals deep cost-of-living concerns.
New UK animal welfare strategy bans hare hunting season
The UK government launches a new animal welfare plan for England, introducing a 'close season' for hares and pledging to end cages for hens and farrowing crates for pigs. Read the full details.
Farmer's suicide linked to inheritance tax fears
A farmer took his own life amid fears over a proposed inheritance tax raid on farms. His son calls the government's U-turn a 'victory' but says the damage is done.
Inheritance tax climbdown welcomed as 'best Christmas present'
The son of a farmer who took his own life amid inheritance tax fears says a government U-turn is a vital victory for farming families. Read the full story.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
Adam Henson feared 'heartache' with surprise Christmas kitten
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson reveals he worried he'd made a mistake bringing home a sickly kitten as a Christmas gift for his wife. Discover the heartwarming story of Twiglet's rescue.
Fletchers' Emotional Farm Return After Fire
Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz share a huge update after a devastating fire forced them from their farmhouse. The family-of-six are finally moving back onto their land. Read their emotional story.
Fowlescombe Farm Devon: A Restorative Regenerative Farm Stay
Discover Fowlescombe Farm in Devon, a family-run hotel on 450 acres of regenerative farmland offering hyper-local dining, stunning suites, and a wholesome, restorative escape. Book your stay now.
Clarkson 'frightened' by first TV break in 40 years
Jeremy Clarkson admits he is 'genuinely frightened' about taking his first extended break from filming TV in four decades. The star will focus on his Diddly Squat Farm.
Kelvin Fletcher unveils Christmas farm transformation
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz share their festive farm plans for their 120-acre Peak District farm, including a Christmas event and a new ITVX special. Watch their journey.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
UK farming sector 'bewildered and frightened', review finds
A major review by Baroness Minette Batters calls for a 'new deal' for UK farming, citing inheritance tax fears and payment uncertainty. Read the key recommendations and the government's response.
Farming review urges 'new deal' for 'bewildered' sector
A major government review warns UK farmers are 'bewildered and frightened' by inheritance tax and payment changes. Former NFU president calls for a 'new deal' to ensure profitability and food security.
Amanda Owen shares proud family farm update
Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen shared a sweet family update, expressing pride in her children's hard work. The shepherdess also opened up about her health struggles.
Kelvin Fletcher Sees 'Light' After Farmhouse Fire
Kelvin Fletcher and his family are desperate to return to their Peak District farm after a fire. The star shares their plan for a temporary lodge in the latest episode of Fletchers' Family Farm.
Harrods turkey supplier suspended over welfare breaches
A luxury turkey farm supplying Harrods has been suspended after activists filmed staff mistreating birds and urinating in pens. The farm is now under investigation.
Amanda Owen delights fans with new farm arrival
Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen shares joyous news of a healthy newborn calf on her Ravenseat Farm, sparking delight among her loyal followers. See the photos.
Bean Family Farm faces closure in land trust battle
A 14th-generation Massachusetts farm, run by an L.L. Bean descendant, fights to survive. A local land trust blocks expansion onto conserved land, sparking a legal battle and fears of a community food desert.
Clarkson's Farm Bird Numbers Soar After Environmental Changes
Jeremy Clarkson reveals how he transformed Diddly Squat Farm into a wildlife haven, recording 45 bird species after a 'sad' decline. Discover his conservation methods.
Clarkson reveals Kaleb Cooper's farm dressing down
Jeremy Clarkson details how farmhand Kaleb Cooper received a 'b******ing' from a bird expert at Diddly Squat Farm over skylark nests. Discover the clash between farming and conservation.
Asbestos discovered in Chinese wind turbines across Australia
Urgent safety alert issued after deadly asbestos found in Chinese-made wind turbines across multiple Australian wind farms. Authorities investigating widespread contamination risks.
Kelvin Fletcher's Farm Opens for Weddings After Injury
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher and wife Liz launch their 120-acre Peak District farm as a wedding venue. This comes as Kelvin faces a torn bicep injury from a charity rugby match.
Kelvin Fletcher's farm fears over kids and calf injury
Ex-Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his fears for his children at the Royal Cheshire Show amid a calf crisis and his own serious bicep injury. Watch the drama unfold on his family's farm show.
Kelvin Fletcher 'Nervous' for Royal Cheshire Show
Emmerdale's Kelvin Fletcher shares his nerves and hopes for the Royal Cheshire Show with his family, following their farmhouse fire and last year's champion win.
Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
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