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  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933k)
    Benches in Bournemouth that have been fitted with metal bars to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933g)
    Spikes outside Macdonalds in Bournemouth Town centre to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933f)
    Spikes outside Macdonalds in Bournemouth Town centre to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933n)
    Benches in Bournemouth that have been fitted with metal bars to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933j)
    Benches in Bournemouth that have been fitted with metal bars to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933m)
    Benches in Bournemouth that have been fitted with metal bars to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933e)
    Spikes outside Macdonalds in Bournemouth Town centre to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
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    NEWS - Kein Herz für Obdachlose: Stadt Bournemouth installiert Trennbarrieren an Bänken
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Swaine/REX/Shutterstock (9351933i)
    Benches in Bournemouth that have been fitted with metal bars to deter rough sleepers
    Anti homeless benches in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK - 02 Feb 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
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    FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aya Okawa/REX/Shutterstock (8962591m)
    Chefchauen, the Moroccan village located in the Rif Mountains, is famed for its blue-washed walls. Many folk stories explain the origin of these colored walls, which are said to deter mosquitos or to keep the city cool, among many other accounts.
    Moroccan Cities from the Sky, Morocco - 16 Jul 2017


    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
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    FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aya Okawa/REX/Shutterstock (8962591l)
    Chefchauen, the Moroccan village located in the Rif Mountains, is famed for its blue-washed walls. Many folk stories explain the origin of these colored walls, which are said to deter mosquitos or to keep the city cool, among many other accounts.
    Moroccan Cities from the Sky, Morocco - 16 Jul 2017


    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
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    FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aya Okawa/REX/Shutterstock (8962591p)
    Chefchauen, the Moroccan village located in the Rif Mountains, is famed for its blue-washed walls. Many folk stories explain the origin of these colored walls, which are said to deter mosquitos or to keep the city cool, among many other accounts.
    Moroccan Cities from the Sky, Morocco - 16 Jul 2017


    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
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    FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aya Okawa/REX/Shutterstock (8962591n)
    Chefchauen, the Moroccan village located in the Rif Mountains, is famed for its blue-washed walls. Many folk stories explain the origin of these colored walls, which are said to deter mosquitos or to keep the city cool, among many other accounts.
    Moroccan Cities from the Sky, Morocco - 16 Jul 2017


    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
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    FEATURE - Marokko aus der Vogelschau
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Aya Okawa/REX/Shutterstock (8962591o)
    Chefchauen, the Moroccan village located in the Rif Mountains, is famed for its blue-washed walls. Many folk stories explain the origin of these colored walls, which are said to deter mosquitos or to keep the city cool, among many other accounts.
    Moroccan Cities from the Sky, Morocco - 16 Jul 2017


    (c) Dukas

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237j )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237i )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237h )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237g )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237f )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237e )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237d )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237c )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237a )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
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    Farmer dyes his flock orange to deter sheep rustlers, Okehampton, Devon, Britain - Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stuart Clarke / Rex Features ( 1306237b )

    Dyeing To Solve A Rustling Problem
    Farmer John Heard decided desperate measures were needed to stop the sheep rustling that was decimating his flocks.

    And his solution to the problem has created an eye-catching sensation on his farm after he dyed his sheep ORANGE!

    The 48-year-old has put his flock of 250 blackface ewes through a harmless dip of orange dye making them so highly visible that wary thieves are giving them a wide berth.

    Mr Heard, who runs his livestock farm near Okehampton, Devon had lost 200 sheep over the past few years but says the orange dye is working wonders.

    He explained: 'Sheep rustling has become a big problem with ewes worth around GBP 140 each. My flock roams Dartmoor and I was getting mighty fed up with losing so many.

    'My son James suggested the orange dye and although it produces some strange-looking sheep it has done the trick and I haven't lost one this year.

    'It works because they are so easy to distinguish making it easier for me and my neighbours to keep a wary eye out for them. Plus the rustlers are obviously nervous about stealing such easily distinguished animals.'

    The non-toxic dye does the sheep no harm and they are lambing in peace this year, added Mr Heard who is the third generation in his West Country family to run the farm where he also raises cattle.

    The dye eventually wears off with no side effects for the animals but has caused bemused reactions from onlookers.

    The National Farmer's Union has warned that the financial hardship facing the country has led to a big increase in rural crimes like sheep rustling.

    There has been a five-fold increase in sheep thefts this year and a spokeswoman for the NFU Mutual, who insure farmers, said: 'There has been a sizeable rise in livestock rustling, particularly targeting sheep.

    'The price of lamb is so high...
    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QJKDQP

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • MARINE WILDLIFE
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    MARINE WILDLIFE
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Kay / SplashdownDirect / Rex Features ( 841641a )
    A fire worm on an encrusted rocky reef. This fire worm has poisonous hairs with which to deter predators. This one is walking across red sponge covered rock
    MARINE WILDLIFE

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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