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Beltex dominate sheep judging at Royal Welsh Winter Fair

Livestock entries were up at this year's Royal Welsh Winter Fair, with exhibitors once again putting on a spectacle for the attending crowds

Katie Jones
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Will Gittoes and Harry Owen with the winning pair of sheep
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Will Gittoes and Harry Owen with the winning pair of sheep

After showing sheep at the Royal Welsh Winter Fair for over 20 years, Will Gittoes, Powys, claimed his first ever overall championship tickets at this year's event, winning a double header of the overall...

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