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Baarack the sheep loses 35kg of fleece in much-needed trip to the barbers

Lockdown has been tough for all of our hairstyles but one plucky sheep has been given his first trim in what could have been many many years.
Moonflower: Rare cactus from Amazon flowers for first time in UK - and for one night only

A rare cactus from the Amazon rainforest has flowered for the first time in the UK - and for one night only.
Why one lady has been taking out her bins in fancy dress for almost a year

The strangeness of lockdown has had many of us looking forward to the simplest of things: going for walks, cooking dinner at home or a video call with friends.
Jackie Weaver reveals all about Handforth Parish Council meeting that went viral

The woman at the centre of a foul-mouthed online rural parish council meeting has told Sky News she has "never seen anything like it".
Appeal after 'gentle soul' road safety officer Allan is 'kidnapped'

Road safety officer Allan has been "kidnapped" from his post and residents of Braemar are appealing for his return.
Haggis launched to the edge of space in celebration of Burns Night

In honour of Burns Night, a packet of haggis has been launched to the edge of space for the first time.

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