Allotment

Story of horse raised on allotment by village syndicate that went on to win the Welsh Grand National

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Tucked away from view in a luscious green field at the foot of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset is a chestnut gelding who — if only he could talk — would have an extraordinary tale to tell indeed. As it is, the 19-year-old retired racehorse will have to make do with Hollywood speaking for him: … Read more

Madeleine McCann investigators search German allotment

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BREAKING NEWS: Madeleine McCann investigators search German allotment near former home of suspect Christian Brueckner By Tim Stickings For Mailonline Published: 10:50 BST, 28 July 2020 | Updated: 10:50 BST, 28 July 2020 German police were today searching an allotment near Hannover in connection with the Madeleine McCann case, local media says.  Police were at … Read more

Allotment land has been cut by 65 per cent in urban spaces since 1960

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British cities have lost 65 per cent of allotment land since the mid-twentieth century, a new study claims. Historic maps of 10 urban locations including Bristol, Glasgow and Liverpool showed lost allotment land in each could have grown around 2,500 tonnes of food per year.  The poorer urban areas in particular have seen eight times … Read more