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Former NFU Devon chair Richard Haddock found dead after admitting environmental offences

The 66-year-old, who was known to be in poor health, had pleaded guilty to six regulatory offences when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court last Friday

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Former NFU Devon chair Richard Haddock found dead after admitting environmental offences

A former NFU livestock board chair has been found dead shortly after he admitted allowing the illegal dumping of waste at his farm in Devon. Richard Haddock's death has been confirmed by NFU and police...

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