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A Devon farmer found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to an animal has been given a custodial prison sentence and banned from keeping cows and sheep.

William Douglas Dolley, of Holwell Farm, Collipriest, Tiverton was also found guilty of failing to dispose of animal carcasses in a timely manner and ordered to pay £2335.

Appearing at Exeter Magistrates, Mr Dolley pleaded guilty to three charges of failing to dispose of animal by-products without undue delay, one charge of failing to ensure animal by-products were kept in a way to prevent other animals having access to...

Princesshay’s Roman Walk will once again become home to thirty-five Christmas trees as part of the Charity Christmas Tree Festival. The Christmas Tree Festival will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor on Thursday 22nd November at 6.15pm and will feature its own light switch on as part of the celebrations.

The illuminating festival features thirty-five trees decorated by various local charities including FORCE, Princesshay’s charity of the year. The trees and lights that Princesshay have purchased for the charities will be placed down Roman Walk for visitors to enjoy until...

Exeter lawyer Becky Wyld has been chosen to form part of a mosaic to mark 100 years of Women’s Suffrage which is being unveiled at Birmingham’s New Street Station on Thursday 15 November.

inspirational women throughout the ages. When viewed from above, the mosaic will show a leading face from the suffrage movement.

Becky, who is a Legal Executive in the health advisory and litigation team in Browne Jacobson’s Exeter office, was one of 23 inspirational female employees nominated by colleagues at the national firm to be a part of the Network Rail initiative.

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Father Christmas will be stopping off at National Trust places this Christmas, ready to share festive cheer with visitors. Dates and admission prices vary for each place, so please check online for booking costs and details. Saltram: Storytime with Father Christmas Dates from Saturday 1 December. Tickets £8/child, £4/Adult Gather round Father Christmas in the stables at Saltram as he shares magical stories and festive songs. Each visit includes a special keepsake. Buckland Abbey: Father Christmas with a twist Dates from Saturday 1 December. Tickets: Child £4.50, Adult £2.50 Join Buckland...