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Activists fail to stop sheep racing from taking place at popular Lincolnshire farm show

Barton Carnival said it had initially cancelled the 'lamb national' race due to concerns over volunteer safety and abuse

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 3 min read
The sheep racing event has been a popular element of the show for years (Barton Carnival)
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The sheep racing event has been a popular element of the show for years (Barton Carnival)

A farm-themed carnival in North Lincolnshire has made a collective decision to keep sheep racing as part of the show's agenda despite concerns from activists regarding 'cruelty'. Barton Carnival -...

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