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"He keeps on fighting" - Shropshire farmer on the need to keep supporting Tim Parton after he sustained life-altering injuries on farm

Shropshire farmer Michael Kavanagh spoke to Farmers Guardian about his friend Tim Parton who is recovering in hospital after an incident on farm

Chris Brayford
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Tim Parton sustained life-altering injuries following an incident on farm which left him paralysed from the waist down.
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Tim Parton sustained life-altering injuries following an incident on farm which left him paralysed from the waist down.

"We need to keep pulling together to support Tim and his family through this difficult time", was the rallying call from a Shropshire farmer after his friend and colleague sustained life-changing injuries...

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