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Seven people from Devon charged in care home abuse probe
Seven people have been charged in connection with the alleged ill-treatment of vulnerable residents at care homes in Devon. The charges relate to the Veilstone, Gatooma and Teignmead homes, which were...
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Four shotguns stolen from parked Range Rover
Four shotguns worth more than £15,000 have been stolen from the boot of a car in North Devon. Thieves smashed the rear window of a black Range Rover, parked near Heasley Mill, South Molton, and removed...
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22 Devon care workers appear in court accused of abusing...
Senior managers and staff at three care homes in Devon have appeared in court accused of abusing residents. A total of 22 workers attended Exeter Magistrates' Court charged with offences relating to...
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South Molton man, 95, faces child sex charges
A 95-year-old man has appeared in court charged with committing historic sex offences against 12 children. Jack Mount was not required to enter a plea to a total of 32 charges alleged to have been...
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Former headteacher, 95, from North Devon denies string of child...
A 95-year-old former headteacher has appeared in court accused of committing a string of sex offences against children between 1954 and 1979. Jack Mount, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, made...
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Free wine and beer for residents of Woolsery as new millionaire...
An American couple who bought a derelict country pub in North Devon after selling Bebo for 600 million dollars have finally met the villagers and bought them all a pint. Michael and Xochi Birch made...
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WESTCOUNTRY FARMER: Farmers can care for environment and make...
The lazy thinker's attitude to farming and the environment, often fuelled by the sound bites from the 'green' lobby, are that agriculture is responsible for destroying wildlife or that farmers are...
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WESTCOUNTRY FARMER: Diversification - are you still a farmer?
With numerous farmers diversifying by constructing or renting out sites for PV units and turbines, selling land for housing developments, converting barns with Permitted Development Rights, or just...
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Retired private school head teacher from Devon denies dozens of...
A retired headteacher aged 95 has denied committing dozens of historic child sex offences between 1954 and 1979. Jack Mount, from Devon, will now face trial by jury after pleading not guilty to a...
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West jockey lands biggest win of her career
Lizzie Kelly may have found the past week the strangest in her fledgling racing career. Until now the 21-year-old jockey's success has been inextricably linked with her family. The majority of her 16...
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Invaluable work opportunity for students at Mole Valley Farmers
Agricultural students Grace Munro Henworth and Catherine Corbett recently undertook an exclusive, all expenses paid, three day work experience at the company's head office in South Molton. The girls...
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Former headteacher, 95, accused of string of child abuse charges...
A 95-year-old former teacher has appeared at Exeter Crown Court accused of 50 historic sex offences which date from the time he was headmaster of a special school for troubled children. Jack Mount, of...
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WESTCOUNTRY FARMER: Tradition meets innovation on a West family...
David Verney, Devon NFU county chairman, never stops innovating on the farm. Philip Bowern took a tour If you are looking for a traditional Devon farmer whose family roots are buried deep in the soil...
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South Molton expands its appeal with monthly antiques market
A North Devon town known for its antiques is expanding its appeal with a monthly antiques, collectibles, vintage and nostalgia market.The South Molton market is held on the third Sunday of every month...
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South Molton's Crang is enjoying his trial with Plymouth Albion
Plymouth Albion hopeful Ross Crang is aiming to get his rugby career back on track after years of putting business before pleasure. Crang, 26, looked to have the world at his feet when he played for...
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Fictional narrative paints true picture of rural life
A Devon author's work dealing in 'undistinguished people' strikes a chord with WMN nostalgia writer David Hill. Fifty years ago in September 1965, I was sitting with my mother and my aged maiden aunt...
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Farm machinery destroyed in North Devon blaze
Firefighters from across Devon battled to save farm machinery which had caught alight in South Molton. Crews from South Molton, Barstaple and Chulmleigh along with an aerial ladder platform from Exeter...
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Year's supply of socks for wool workers
A Devon mill has rewarded wool workers with a year's supply of socks. John Arbon Textiles make British-made socks from sheep and alpacas, using traditional manufacturing methods. It has gifted a year's...
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Early daffodil heralds spring at the start of winter
Westcountry gardeners are reporting that Spring has sprung - at the start of winter.North Devon gardener Margaret White has spotted the first daffodil about to flower in her garden in South Molton.The...
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GARDENS: Carol Klein's plans for the field next door
Hannah Finch talks to Carol Klein about the next development at Glebe Cottage"I've got some really exciting news," said Carol Klein.The TV gardener and writer is fired up about the future of the field...
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