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Industry criticises BBC Countryfile for health and safety lapse

Farmers and organisations left frustrated after Countryfile aired footage of a person driving a quad bike without a helmet

Rachael Brown
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Industry criticises BBC Countryfile for health and safety lapse

The flagship programme Countryfile has been criticised by farmers and organisations in the industry after it aired footage on Sunday evening of a farmer driving a quad bike without wearing his helmet....

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