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Inspired by the more traditional ways of farming life, photographer John Bentley went on a mission to preserve the stories of those in upland communities. Emily Ashworth finds out more

Cumbrian dairy farmer, James Robinson, has recently entered into bTB restrictions and here he gives a first-hand account of the day the news was delivered and gives an insight into the stigma attached to having a TB breakdown in a supposed ‘clean’ area

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley (December 22)

Dan Grist has been part of Devon Young Íæż½ã½ã' Club (YFC) for many years, and in his final year as county chair, he has set up a choir. Here is a quickfire questions with him about his passion for YFC and singing in front of Kaleb Cooper

At the recent National Federation of Young Íæż½ã½ã’ Clubs (NFYFC) Achiever Awards, many were recognised for their dedication to their clubs and communities. But Tom Retallick was chosen as the ‘heart’ of YFC

The Award is the equivalent of the MBE and is the highest accolade that a voluntary group can receive in the UK

The Anglesey branch of the Íæż½ã½ã' Union of Wales (FUW) has presented the Wales Air Ambulance with a cheque of £300 at their recent Annual General Meeting

Brother and sister Charles and Margaret grew up on the family farm with their six other siblings. They were well known in the village and farming community, being described as ‘local characters', who lived for one another

The Exmoor Hill Farming Network and the women’s groups it runs have provided a lifeline for many women in the Exmoor area. Emily Ashworth finds out more

The marts are still as important as ever to the rural community. And these classic images show they always have been.