Watership Down 'coming true'

Sandleford in Britain inspired the fantasy novel Watership Down- a childrens book about rabbits and what happened to them when the developers moved in. Now the classic tale may be coming true.

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Watership Down is a fantasy novel about rabbits, and what happened to them when the developers moved in. Now the classic tale might be coming true, with Sandleford- the land that inspired the novel- earmarked for development.

The British government is changing planning laws and in Sandleford, near Newbury, there are plans for 2000 homes and a country park.

Residents are divided on the proposal and author Richard Adams is one of those speaking out against it.



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