A 19 year old student from Bridgwater has made more than two thousand pounds towards his university tuition fees - by raising sheep.

Tom Coate was given two sheep as a 14th birthday present and has since built up a flock of 25 ewes - despite having no previous farming experience. 

He's been short-listed for Agricultural Student of the Year - and says rearing and selling the sheep has 'eased the burden a bit'.