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MP urges rural community to sign a petition to save a popular ag college from closure

A petition launched by Penrith and The Border MP Dr Neil Hudson as part of a campaign to save Newton Rigg College, Cumbria, from closure, has received more than 3,850 signatures.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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MP urges rural community to sign a petition to save a popular ag college from closure

A petition launched by Penrith and The Border MP Dr Neil Hudson as part of a campaign to save Newton Rigg College, Cumbria, from closure, has received more than 3,850 signatures. The college has been...

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