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Yorkshire student overcomes stroke to pursue her farming dream

Four years ago, Neive Burke's life changed completely after suffering a stroke. But it has not stopped her from finding her place in agriculture at Wigfield 51AVÊÓÆµin Barnsley

Chris Brayford
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Neive Burke, agricultural student at Barnsley College, said: "Storms do not last forever. You can get through anything if you do not give up."
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Neive Burke, agricultural student at Barnsley College, said: "Storms do not last forever. You can get through anything if you do not give up."

A young agricultural student has defied the odds to pursue her passion for farming after surviving a life-altering medical emergency. Neive Burke, from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, said her life changed...

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