Ratio of sheep to people drops below five to one for first time in 170 years
The five-yearly survey showed a 2 per cent drop in sheep numbers.
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All Blacks great Bruce Robertson dies after long health battle
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Stunning mosaic of baby star clusters created from 1 million telescope shots
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Missing student: School chose caving trip because of 'forecasted rain', leaked email shows
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New official portraits released of King Charles, Queen Camilla and royal family
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