THE national flock of a rare sheep breed is on the verge of being wiped out by foot and mouth disease. Lonk sheep are thought to have been reared by 12th century monks in the fells around Whalley ...

A Lancashire farmer has called for government vets to widen their collection of gene samples to prevent rare sheep being wiped out by foot-and-mouth. Robert Lister from Little Mearley Hall Farm, on ...

Marcus decides to bring in some sheep in order to produce his favourite meat, lamb. A trip to his native Lancashire introduces him to the amazing Lonk sheep, who are famed for their delicious meat.