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Farm incident claims life of Derek Roan

Derek Roan, one of Scotland芒鈧劉s best known dairy farmers, has died following an incident on his farm at Barnbarroch Farm near Dalbeattie.

Ewan Pate
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Farm incident claims life of Derek Roan

Derek Roan, one of Scotlands best known dairy farmers, has died following an incident on his farm at Barnbarroch Farm near Dalbeattie. The 71-year old-died in hospital on Sunday from injuries believed...

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