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Northumberland farm could be demolished to make way for motorway extension

Martin Beale said he had been left in limbo after waiting over nine-years for a decision to be made

Chris Brayford
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Charlton Mires Farm has been in the same family since 1904 and could be demolished should the Government give the go-ahead to a motorway extension (Martin Beal)
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Charlton Mires Farm has been in the same family since 1904 and could be demolished should the Government give the go-ahead to a motorway extension (Martin Beal)

A farm in Northumberland which has been in the same family for nearly 120 years could soon be demolished should the Government grant plans to extend a motorway junction. Martin Beal said his farm, Charlton...

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