05 March 2026
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An 84 year old Devon farmer has died while carrying out hedge repair work An inquest has been opened at Devon Coroner's Court into the death of Thomas Leworthy who died last month at his Kibsworthy...
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Many are being urged not to take unnecessary risks as the number of fatalities is up 7 compared to the previous year (2024/25 April to March period) which saw 23 deaths
04 March 2026
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1 min read
A farm worker was crushed to death as he tried to hitch a mini picker to a tractor while working in a cauliflower field
03 February 2026
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1 min read
A 29 month old little girl drowned while playing in a shallow river - as her father tried to round up sheep in a neighbouring field
21 January 2026
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2 min read
