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The Cool Down

The Cool Down

History-making deal transfers nearly 10,000 acres from royal family to the public — here's how the land will be used

The Cool Down
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The Wildlife Trusts purchased a 9,500-acre Rothbury Estate from a royal English family.

The purchase makes history as the largest land sale in England in 30 years .

The estate was previously used for fishing, shooting, and sheep farming.

The trust will work with locals to grow fruits and veggies and produce sustainable meats.