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New fears over foot and mouth
Sunday Mirror, Jun 10, 2001 by CATHY COLEMAN
A NEW outbreak of foot and mouth in an area untouched by the disease has led to fears that the countryside will remain a "no-go" area this summer.
The latest case was confirmed yesterday on a farm near Bridgwater, Somerset, 15 miles from the nearest previous outbreak and just as footpaths were being reopened.
South West Tourism chief executive Malcolm Bell warned: "If it is the start of a string of cases like we saw in Lancashire and Yorkshire then it is potentially devastating for the area."
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In the Lake District half the high fells and footpaths reopened yesterday. Cumbria Tourist Board spokesman Allan King called it " an important step in the return to normality."
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