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A group set up to keep a renowned agricultural college open is calling on the government to stop its sale.
Newton Rigg College in Penrith, Cumbria, was deemed financially unviable and earmarked for closure.
A review by the Further Education Commissioner concluded none of the bids received by owner Askham Bryan College to take over the site was suitable.
But campaign group Newton Rigg Ltd said it was in fast-paced discussions with another major college .
Chairman Andrew Cobb said there was a genuine opportunity to save the college and that the group had asked the commissioner to prevent any sale while discussions continued.
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