The JCB driver who turned 'men’s work' into her passion

The JCB driver who turned 'men’s work' into her passion

Laure Ashton from the Dancing Diggers at Balmoral Show. Photo: Mark Barton Photography

Driving some of the most iconic diggers in the world in front of tens of thousands of people might sound like a dream come true for many little boys. But for Laure Ashton, the only female member of the world-famous “Dancing Diggers”, joining the team meant so much more.

Her remarkable journey took her from training as a secretary to driving JCBs on a world stage.

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