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Bristol's 'last city farm' could close if plans are granted to expand a cemetery

Yew Tree Farm said it could close-down operations on the farm if Bristol City Council go ahead with plans to increase the size of a cemetery on council-owned land

Chris Brayford
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Catherine Withers said Yew Tree Farm has been in her family since 1967 and she would be 'heartbroken' if the farm should close (Yew Tree Farm)
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Catherine Withers said Yew Tree Farm has been in her family since 1967 and she would be 'heartbroken' if the farm should close (Yew Tree Farm)

A farm in Bristol could be ‘forced' to shut down should plans be granted to expand a cemetery. Catherine Withers said Yew Tree Farm, which has been in her family since 1967, could close down operations...

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