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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The man who has stolen Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan's heart (but you won't be seeing him anytime soon)
Jeremy Clarkson 's glamorous new farmhand Harriet Cowan's boyfriend is a fellow farmer she met at a Young Farmers' meeting, MailOnline can reveal. Harriet, 24, and James Booth have been dating for 'some time', according to the Clarkson's Farm star's stepsister Elina Clifford.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Tractor run remembers New Year's Day crash victims William and Olly
A tractor run was held earlier in memory of two teenagers who died in a car crash on New Year's Herbert, 16, and Olly Mitchell, 18, were passengers in a VW Golf that was in collision with a Vauxhall Grandland in Staithes Road, Preston, near than 100 tractors took part in the event from Howden to Bishop Burton, near teenagers were members of The Young Farmers, which organised the tribute, with money raised going to the Dogs Trust and the farmers' charity RABI. Organiser James Midgley said: "It's just something nice, something they would have both liked to have been part of."Mr Midgley said both William, from Howden, and Olly, from Ellerton, were tractor enthusiasts and had travelled on two of the vehicles that took part in the run on Sunday."We thought there would have been no better way than to get all of their mates together and people who knew them by doing something they enjoyed."Farmers taking part in the run stopped for lunch in Bishop Burton, where William and Olly had to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Harriet Cowan? Meet Jeremy Clarkson's Diddly Squat assistant who's temporarily replaced Kaleb Cooper
JEREMY Clarkson's glamorous new farmhand has been revealed as 24-year-old Harriet Cowan. Fans were taken by surprise this week when the series four trailer for Clarkson's Farm dropped, showing the blonde beauty stepping in while Jeremy's sidekick Kaleb Cooper takes a bit of time away from the show. Here's what we know about her. 3 Who is Harriet Cowan? Harriet Cowan is Jeremy Clarkson 's young new assistant on Clarkson's Farm. The 24-year-old is from Belper in Derbyshire and, in 2020, was the town's Young Farmers' spokesperson. By 2023, she graduated from the University of Derby, having studied nursing. Her Instagram gives fans a glimpse into her busy rural life, packed with snaps of her working hard on various farms. And soon, viewers will get to see how she handles life alongside Jezza and the rest of the farming gang, after Kaleb Cooper stepped away. During the pandemic, she was one of several farmers who took part in a 'toilet roll challenge.' The Belper Young Farmers were filmed passing a loaf of bread between them while working on their land. With nearly 30 members, the club shared the video online in an effort to lift the spirits of NHS staff. Speaking to the Derby Telegraph at the time, Harriet said: "I thought we should do something to get everybody together as our club isn't meeting because of coronavirus. "We saw the challenge online but we wanted to do something different - everyone else was doing the same thing with toilet rolls." Harriet said she put a message out in the club's Facebook group, and loads of people jumped at the chance to get involved. She and a friend then spent about a week editing everyone's clips and pulling the video together. Harriet then said she had shared the video with friends and colleagues in the NHS. She added: "I have shown some of the nurses where I worked before and all of the student nurses on my course. "Everyone loves it. People are saying it's a good way to get the community together and make a bit of time for fun - because obviously it's not a very happy time at the moment." Harriet stated: "Farming can be quite lonely and there's a lot of stigma and issues around mental health in farming." What does Harriet Cowan do for a living? As mentioned, Harriet's no newcomer to the farming scene. She's already juggling life as a full-time nurse and farmer, and now she's joining the hit show as its latest cast member. 3 She's already landed a brand deal with Country Moos, a quirky sock company known for its cow-themed designs, before even making her TV debut. Confirming she's part of Clarkson's Farm, Harriet even posted the trailer on her Instagram, adding a caption that read: "Something exciting is coming on the 23rd of May." Despite admitting she hadn't watched the show before joining, Jeremy quickly praises her, stating, "She's brilliant." The upcoming season also includes appearances by Clarkson's former Top Gear co-star Richard Hammond and follows Jeremy's efforts to launch his Oxfordshire pub, The Farmer's Dog. 3 Harriet is also active on TikTok under the handle @harrietcowan3, where she shares videos related to farming life. Fans can look forward to Harriet's debut on Clarkson's Farm when the new series airs on Prime Video later this month. Is Harriet Cowan in a relationship? She's often spotted with her partner, James Booth, though it's not clear how long the two have been together. Not much is known about James, but back in 2019, he was part of a group raising money in memory of two men who sadly lost their lives in farming accidents. Both men were from nearby farming communities, and one of them had been the chair of a Young Farmers club near Pleasley. As part of their fundraising, the group organised for the Belper Young Farmers Club to drive a classic tractor 100 miles to Cleethorpes Beach.
Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
North-east student wants to help build future of family-run farm
Every month, we catch up with a member of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). This time we hear from Gemma Stuart, of Udny Junior Agricultural Club. I have been brought up by my parents, alongside my older brother, on an arable and mixed livestock farm at Milltown of Birness, near Ellon. We run a flock of Suffolks, Texels and cross ewes to sell to the pedigree and commercial market at sales across the country. Beside the sheep, we have 300 store cattle which are bought in as forward stores for finishing. In addition, we have 350 acres all ploughable, of which 140ac are used to grow feed barley and 15ac of swedes or stubble turnips, and a small acreage of cabbage. I am currently finishing my fourth year at Scotland's Rural College, studying for a BSc honours degree in rural business management. For the past two years I have had a part-time job at ANM Group, of Thainstone, near Inverurie. After I have finished college I will be going there to work full time. I've had the role of secretary of Udny Young Farmers for the past two years, working alongside the chairman, Andrew Frank. This year I am press secretary for the club, looking after the social media aspect. I joined at the age of 14 to meet like-minded people who have similar interests. My older brother was already part of Udny JAC, and having both parents also previously being heavily involved in Young Farmers, they all encouraged me to join. The meetings and social events were something I was really keen to be involved with, and I have enjoyed every one of them. Coming second overall at the Grampian rally in 2024. As a club, we also won the five-a-side football and best club in the ladies' competitions. Being secretary that day was a big achievement. I was proud to be part of Udny Young Farmers, watching all our members come together working as a team towards the same goal. Winter. In November we sell in-lamb gimmers and ewe lambs at Thainstone, H&H (Harrison & Hetherington) and Dingwall, meeting up with Suffolk breeders from across the country. I also enjoy seeing new life arrive during lambing. There is no better feeling than seeing the new stock rams' offspring being born. For the agriculture industry to be appreciated more and valued for the hard work that is put into their enterprises. Young Farmers has given me the opportunity to be involved in activities and develop new skills. I have developed interpersonal skills, such as public speaking and working together as a team. It has also shown me to take risks, whether they be big or small, and to enter every activity. I've also enjoyed meeting past members with different experiences. They have been willing to show and develop the younger generation to keep Young Farmers' activities alive. Meanwhile, being secretary of Udny JAC has given me valuable experience in organising events and managing large groups, skills I am able to take into the future. To be happy and healthy, and also to enjoy the small things in life. I hope to succeed in everything I do and help to build the future of our family-run farm. Whether someone comes from a farming background or not, I would encourage them to join SAYFC as there is something for everyone. There is so much to gain from joining a Young Farmers' club and making friends for life.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Countdown begins for the return of Ayr County Show
The gates at Ayr Racecourse will be opening at 9am on Saturday, May 10 for the hugely popular event and once again a large crowd is expected. The showpiece event in the Ayrshire agricultural calender gets under way next week with the return of the Ayr County Show 2025. The gates at Ayr Racecourse will be opening at 9am on Saturday, May 10 for the hugely popular event and once again a large crowd is expected. This year is the 180th running of the Show, which is now in its 189th year. With its winning formula of celebrating the traditional and embracing the future, the Ayr County Show has earned its place as a 'must do' event on the calendars of both the farming community and families looking for a fun-packed, good value day out. The event, sponsored by Lockharts Law, includes exhibition and competition of many types of animals, trade stands, foods, crafts, vintage tractor display, SWI competitions, Young Farmers competitions, Tug of War, family entertainment, music, children's marquee and the 'TT Ayr' (Trucks & Tractor) Show. A spokesperson for the organisers said: 'Food and drink is very much part of the event creating the very important link between 'Field to Fork'. 'The Ayrshire Agricultural Association are committed to keeping this event going forward with a good range of attractions throughout the show field whilst not losing the true agricultural roots of Avr County Show. After two very difficult years for everyone we look forward to welcoming you all back.' Children aged 15 and under will be admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Onsite Car Parking will be available within the Show Ground marked 'Craigie Road Gate A.' A parking fee of £5 per car will apply. This event runs from 9am to 5pm.
