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Sheep special: New chapter pending on Northumberland hill farm

Familiar faces in North Country Cheviot circles, Bill and Fanny Elliot have had the tenancy at Hethpool for more than 20 years. With a change of hands approaching, Hannah Park pays them a visit.

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Sheep special: New chapter pending on Northumberland hill farm

Familiar faces in North Country Cheviot circles, Bill and Fanny Elliot have had the tenancy at Hethpool for more than 20 years. With a change of hands approaching, Hannah Park paid them a visit. Hethpool,...

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