This week on The Allotment Newswire
From life-saving kit on the plot to a bizarre animal row — here are the top UK allotment stories this week:

🔸 Story 1 – Defibrillator Installed at Hucknall Allotments
After the tragic loss of a plot holder, the community rallied to install a life-saving defibrillator.
📖 Read more –https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/news/people/life-saving-defibrillator-installed-at-hucknall-allotment-site-5187700

🔸 Story 2 – Brighton & Hove Allotment Waiting List Woes
Some urban sites now have waiting times over 5 years — and one council charges to even join the list.
📖 Read more – https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/25253124.brighton-hoves-allotment-waiting-lists-revealed/

🔸 Story 3 – Tenants Told to Remove Horses from Allotments
Yes, horses! But the council says they break the rules — and tensions are running high.
📖 Read more – https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8g0e5dn0qo.amp

🎙️ Reg’s Take included after each story — and I want to hear your thoughts in the comments!

💬 Have you ever seen strange animals on an allotment site? Paid to join a waiting list? Let me know!

🌱 Don’t miss Wednesday’s bonus episode — a sit-down with Matt from MAD Company to talk peat-free compost and soil health.

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