SIMILAR entries forward in all sections. Lambs saw a brisker run to the previous week as per national trends, with quality being of a high standard throughout.

A small show of hoggets sold to a steady demand.

Store lambs sold to a fast trade.

Culls sold well for the quality forward, with the majority being of lean lightweight types, resulting in the overall average being lower than normal.

Sheep: lambs: light max 142.3, avg 142.3; standard 167.2, 144.8; medium 146.3, 143.1; heavy 140.7, 137.3. Overall average 143.0p/kg.

Hoggetts: standard max 70.5, avg 70.5; medium 78.6, 75.5; heavy 88.0, 86.1; others 65.8, 65.8.

Store Lambs overall average £42.51. Culls: Rams £42. Ewes overall average £30.56.