Locals fight to keep Shropshire farm museum open

A group of Shropshire locals are fighting to keep a historic working farm open amid growing concerns that the council is set to pull its funding for the site.

Abi Kay
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Locals fight to keep Shropshire farm museum open

A group of Shropshire locals are fighting to keep a historic working farm open amid growing concerns that the council is set to pull its funding for the site. Shropshire Council shut down Acton Scott...

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