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Welsh farmers left 'shattered' after 200 animals killed by 'speeding' vehicles

Sian Rees, a farmer from Llanrhidian, said she had lost 40 cows on the roads alone since 2021

Chris Brayford
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø said more than 200 animals had been killed in the Gower region since 2021 (Gower Commons Action Group)
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø said more than 200 animals had been killed in the Gower region since 2021 (Gower Commons Action Group)

²ÝÁñÉçÇø in Wales have been left emotionally and financially 'drained' after describing the pain of having livestock killed by 'speeding' cars. Commoners working in the Gower Peninsula said more than...

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