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Funding appeal launched after sudden loss of 41-year-old farmer

Loved ones rally after father of five died following an on-farm incident last month

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Chris Murton pictured with his wife Carys and their five young children
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Chris Murton pictured with his wife Carys and their five young children

An appeal has been launched to support a young family following the sudden death of farmer Chris Murton who lost his life in a farming incident last month. Mr Murton who lived and worked on the family...

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