Melton Mowbray farmer Edwin Batt, who supplies the sheep and calls the races, said he was “dripping with excitement” as he watched the sheep run around the track yesterday. “The important thing is to ...

Sheep run down South Main Street in the city Saturday while Washington Business District Authority Director Shana Brown watches in the background after opening the starting gate. Sheep prepare for a ...

Downtown Washington had its first-ever "Running of the Wools" on Saturday, highlighting the region's relationship with the farming and sheep industry.Sheep raced down Main Street. The winning sheep ...

Sheep race over hurdles during the sheep fair on September 28, 2013 in Masham. The fair celebrating its 25th year consists of many events over the weekend including many sheep catagories, sheep racing ...