All news by author: Lauren Beavis

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Farmers ripping up apple trees as costs soar and supermarkets squeeze prices
The industry is being ravaged by inflation, labour shortages, climate change and cheap supermarket prices. Farmers are now digging up their orchards as they're not viable
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First ever quads of rare 'blacknose' lambs born in UK
Cute pictures show the four Valais Blacknose young that arrived at Whitehall Farm in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. And it's not only the colour of the species that make them stand out
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Leap year quadruplets celebrate 'third' birthday - 12 years after birth
Reuben, Samuel, Zachary and Joshua Robbins were all born within six minutes of each other on February 29, 2012 - and are now celebrating their 'third' birthday
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Woman finds 130-year-old time capsule buried under her floorboards
Madeline Goodwin, 26, found some fascinating items in the metal box at her home in Swindon, Wiltshire, following a chance meeting with the previous owner of the house
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Dad builds Boeing 737 simulator in his garage with own departure lounge
Alberto Paduanelli, 43, has turned his lifelong passion for flying into reality by transforming his home into a 737-800 cockpit. It even has a lounge offering coffee, biscuits, TV and an Xbox
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'I made George Clooney's birthday cake - but had to keep it secret for 2 years'
Holly Tait, 22, was stunned when the famous actor's PA ordered the sponge for his 61st do. She was told to go with her own creativity for the cake design - and even received a picture the next day saying it was 'delicious'
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Cancer patient must pay £5,000 every three weeks for non-UK approved treatment
Julie Woodington, 56, from, Bristol, said she is going to have to sell her home to fund the treatment for her lung cancer, which is approved in the EU and the US - but not in the UK
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Mallorca mega-mansion worth £3million up for grab in epic super raffle
The mortgage free property comes with four bedrooms, stunning views overlooking the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and a swimming pool - not to mention £250,000 in cash
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Mum goes into labour at home and gives birth - under her Christmas tree
Leanne Tighe, from Williton, Somerset, and best friend Ashley Brooke delivered baby Amelia after a 25-minute labour while Leanne's partner was still on a bus home