Bonfires, sky lanterns and fireworks pose danger to livestock, union warns

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has urged people to remember the distress bonfires, fireworks and sky lanterns can cause to livestock and pets. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Bonfires, sky lanterns and fireworks pose danger to livestock, union warns

The Farmers' Union of Wales has urged people to remember the distress bonfires, fireworks and sky lanterns can cause to livestock and pets. FUW deputy president Ian Rickman warned this time of year...

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