ELO star Mike Edwards dies in Devon farming accident
Mike Edwards, a founding cellist of the Electric Light Orchestra, was killed in a freak farming accident in Devon when a 600kg hay bale crushed his van. Read the full story.
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Worker killed in machine over missing 50p screw
Alban Watts, 61, was strangled in a hen-feeding machine after a 50p screw was missing. His family blasts farm bosses as the company is fined £50,000. Read the full investigation.
Farm fined £50k after worker killed by missing screw
A Cumbria egg producer fined £50,000 after Alban Watts was strangled by machinery. HSE found a missing 50p screw could have prevented the tragedy. Learn about workplace safety failures.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Police seize suspected stolen farm machinery in Gwent raid
Gwent Police and DEFRA join forces in major rural operation, recovering suspected stolen equipment worth thousands in coordinated farm inspections across Monmouthshire.
Foal dies in fireworks tragedy on Somerset farm
A young foal has died in a devastating farming accident after being spooked by fireworks, impaling itself on machinery in Somerset. The tragic incident has prompted fresh calls for fireworks regulation.
UK intensive farms fail to declare climate emissions
Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive livestock farms across Britain are avoiding mandatory climate emissions declarations, raising serious questions about environmental accountability.
Third of UK farmers made no profit last year
Shocking new report reveals nearly a third of UK farmers operated at break-even or loss in the past year, threatening the future of British agriculture and food security.
Remote Control Farming Revolution in Cumbria
Discover how Cumbrian farmers are embracing remote-controlled machinery to work smarter, reduce environmental impact and secure the future of family farming in challenging landscapes.
Zanzibar women lead seaweed beauty revolution
Discover how Tanzanian women are harvesting seaweed for global cosmetics while championing sustainable farming and economic empowerment in East Africa.
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Climate Change Threatens UK Farming and Food Security
From flooded fields to parched crops, UK farmers reveal how climate change is disrupting harvests and pushing food security to the brink. Exclusive investigation into agriculture's new reality.
Clarkson's Farm Financial Crisis: 'I'll Lose Everything'
Top Gear legend Jeremy Clarkson reveals devastating financial struggles on his Diddly Squat Farm, warning he might lose everything in emotional confession to fans.
Clarkson and Cooper's terrifying tractor crash revealed
Jeremy Clarkson and farming partner Kaleb Cooper reveal shocking details of a harrowing tractor accident that left them fearing for their lives during filming of the hit Amazon series.
Kelvin Fletcher's Farm Faces Financial Crisis
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals his beloved Peak District farm is battling crippling financial pressures that threaten its future, despite the family's emotional investment and dedication.
Britain's Asparagus Industry: The Shocking Truth
Andrew Turvil's explosive exposé reveals the hidden human cost and fierce global competition behind Britain's favourite spring vegetable. A gripping investigation into the asparagus industry's dark secrets.
London snail farmers hit by office block business rates
Innovative snail farming businesses operating in converted London office spaces face closure as soaring business rates threaten to crush Britain's burgeoning gastronomic industry.
Schoolboy killed in quad bike accident - inquest
A 12-year-old boy died after being crushed by a quad bike during a family gathering, an inquest hears as community mourns the devastating loss.
DUP's Gavin Robinson: Farming crisis threatens NI future
Exclusive: DUP's Gavin Robinson reveals agriculture sector facing existential threat, calls for immediate government intervention to save Northern Ireland's farming communities from collapse.
Red Tractor environmental claims ruled misleading by watchdog
UK's advertising watchdog rules Red Tractors 'UK Farm Assurance' scheme misled consumers about environmental standards in major greenwashing finding.
Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.
Adam Henson's emotional farming crisis revelation
BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson opens up about devastating farm challenges and the emotional toll of running his Cotswolds farm amid industry pressures.
Kaleb Cooper lands Prime Video farming show
Jeremy Clarkson's farming protégé Kaleb Cooper lands his own Prime Video series, taking viewers deeper into the world of British agriculture with his trademark humour and no-nonsense approach.
Clarkson's Farm: The Shocking Reality of Modern Farming
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about the relentless challenges facing Diddly Squat Farm in emotional new series, from crippling regulations to heartbreaking animal losses.
Foreign pumpkins threaten UK Halloween tradition
A Kent pumpkin farmer reveals how foreign imports are squeezing British growers out of business, threatening local Halloween traditions and raising food security concerns.
Clarkson's Farming Disaster: 'A Horrible Mistake'
Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson opens up on the brutal reality of farming life at Diddly Squat, confessing to a series of costly disasters and miscalculations in his latest venture.
Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
Worker dies in tragic accident at Wisconsin pizza factory
A 52-year-old man has died following a horrific industrial accident at a Wisconsin pizza factory, after becoming trapped in a machine used to load toppings.
Dog Walker Killed in Derbyshire Cow Trampling Tragedy
A 66-year-old dog walker has tragically died after being trampled by a herd of cows in the Derbyshire countryside, raising urgent questions about the safety of public rights of way.
UK Farmer Killed in Horrific Grain Auger Accident
A UK farming community is in shock after a 55-year-old farmer was killed in a horrific accident involving a grain auger. The tragic incident serves as a stark safety warning.
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