Future of popular agricultural college hangs in the balance

Students at a popular North West college are facing an uncertain future, following the news of an independent strategic review into Newton Rigg, Penrith.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Future of popular agricultural college hangs in the balance

Students at a popular North West college are facing an uncertain future, following news of an independent strategic review into Newton Rigg, Penrith. The review of the college is to be carried out by...

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