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Praise for SWW but businesses were affected

SOUTH West Water says it will listen to traders in Okehampton who claim they have lost money due to road closures brought about by repairs to the sewer system.

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Police under fire over Guildhall

THE condition of Tavistock’s historic Guildhall came under the spotlight last week after one of the town’s longest serving councillors slammed the attitude of the Listed building’s previous custodians.

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Five face up to the challenge

FIVE students from Okehampton College donned fancy dress and face paint to take part in a fun fitness challenge on?Sunday.

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Boats and ducks make a big splash!

WELL over 400 ducks made a dash for freedom at Mary?Tavy on Saturday.

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New proposals for landmark beauty spot

PROPOSALS to designate an East Cornwall beauty spot as a local nature reserve would boost its value as a tourist destination and protect its floral and fauna, a Cornwall councillor said this week.

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Village craft fair

EVERYONE is welcome to come along and browse the stalls at the Cheriton Bishop Craft Fair this autumn.

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Volunteers needed

AN Okehampton charity is looking for home visiting volunteers to work with local families.

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Camera club exhibition at museum

OKEHAMPTON Camera Club will be holding its annual exhibition of photographs at the Museum of Dartmoor Life in West Street until Thursday, September 30.

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Bringing the bard’s words to life . . .

PUCK, Titania and Oberon will be bringing the fairy world of Shakespeare to life at Northlew this week.

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Busy programme for exchange visit

FAMILIES and couples from Okehampton and its twinned town, Craon in France, enjoyed a weekend of activities when they took part in an exchange visit recently.

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Decision on land expected soon

A DECISION to make an offer on a plot of land in Okehampton will be made at a full town council meeting next week.

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Museum artefacts picked by the BBC

A COMMUNAL bath and a miner’s safety helmet from the Museum of Dartmoor Life in Okehampton have been selected as two objects to be highlighted on a special BBC website.

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News from Sampford Courtenay

THERE will be a Service of the Word at St Andrew’s Church on Sunday, September 5 at 9.

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Married at Roadford Lake

THE marriage of Sarah Jane Vaughan, 24, and Robert John Sheppard, 25, took place on July 24 at Roadford Lake.

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Merton date

TORRIDGE District Council is inviting members of the public to attend the next full council meeting on Monday, September 6 at 6.

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Make a date for the ‘Quiet Day’

THE Julian Meeting group of Okehampton is holding a ‘Quiet Day’ on Monday, October 11 from 10am to 4pm at the Church House, South Tawton.

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MP?Stride visits ‘hub of village life’

CENTRAL DEVON MP Mel Stride, who raised more than 14,000 signatures to save local Post Offices from closure under the previous government, this week reiterated his support for the vital services they provide.

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Colours of autumn at Rosemoor

This month autumn begins to make itself felt.

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Masks and Lego a draw

LAWYERS from Stones Solicitors LLP raised £150 at Okehampton Show by selling animal masks at a minimum of 50p each.

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Carers out and about on the moor

YOUNG carers were treated to a day of fun when they enjoyed a picnic and horse ride last month.

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