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Visitors turn out to see cobs' performance at Royal Welsh

The centrepiece of Wales' agricultural calendar, the Royal Welsh Show, runs from 21-24 July at the showground at Llanelwedd in Powys.

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Rare breed of sheep sees rise in numbers

Today we'll be meeting the competitors showing off the Hill Radnor Credit: ITV News

One of Britain's most endangered breeds of sheep may be seeing numbers rise, more than a decade after it was badly hit by the foot and mouth outbreak of 2001.

The Hill Radnor, as it's known, suffered heavy losses when the disease affected Radnorshire - this year's Royal Welsh Show host county.

Farmer Brian Rees says it's good news for the breed.

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