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Leading South West law firm, WBW Solicitors LLP has paid tribute to two respected solicitors who have recently left the business.

Catherine Strigner and Michael Martin, who have both had long careers with the firm, left at the end of April.

Managing Partner, Steve Bulman, said: “I am sad to see Catherine and Michael leave, but I wish them the very best in the next chapter of their lives. They have both made a huge contribution towards the success of the firm and I am sure will be missed by colleagues, clients and friends.”

Notary Michael Martin, who is retiring as a...

A dedicated team of vets are getting ready for next week’s 119th Devon County Show . Main Duty Veterinary Surgeon, Clare Smith (BVSc MRCVS.), from Wolfgar Veterinary Group at Cheriton Bishop and a team of veterinary professionals is ready to deal with any emergencies that might crop up.

Last year Clare was called on to see everything from a sick cow, horses with colic to a rabbit suffering from a cut that required stiches. “We have responsibility for literally thousands of animals from dogs to horses, rabbits, cavies and, of course, livestock,” said Clare, aged 31. “Its great being...

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon Air Ambulance Trust have this week relocated helicopter operations to a new shared airbase at Exeter Airport. The two aircraft have been moved from the former site at Police Headquarters, Middlemoor, following the sale of land for development. The helicopters will be housed at a secure location at the nearby airport which features a dedicated landing pad, hangar and purpose-built flight operations offices for both teams. There will be no change in service from either helicopter, and they will be under visual direction from Air Traffic Control when...

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has become the latest public figure to criticise the BBC over its dismissal of a Veteran DJ for broadcasting a song containing racist language.

Commenting on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, David Cameron said that the BBC had acted “unfairly” in its treatment of the BBC Radio Devon DJ David Lowe who was dismissed after broadcasting a 1932 recording of ‘The Sun Has Got His Hat On’.

A listener complained to the BBC after the recording, which includes a verse containing the ‘n-word’ that has been omitted from later versions of the song, was...