North Devon

Man dies after becoming trapped by the tractor he was driving near Beaworthy

At around 5.50pm on Sunday 12 May 2013 police were notified of a single vehicle collision on the unclassified road between Chilla and Chilla Chapel Cross, near Halwill Junction in the Beaworthy area of North Devon.

A tractor towing an un-laden trailer had mounted a verge to its nearside and its nearside wheels had dropped into a drainage gulley between the verge and the hedge.

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Young farmers bring their Jacob sheep to the Devon County Show

When 25-year-old Charlotte Slee from North Devon brought three Jacob sheep 10 years ago, little did she think it would be the start of a prize-winning flock.

Now she runs the Halsbury Flock with her brother Christopher, aged 22, on their parents' farm at Buckland Brewer near Bideford.

At this year’s Devon County Show - May 16-18 - they hope to recreate the triumph of last year...

Mother and Baby Alpaca Visit Haines Watts North Devon Marquee at the Holsworthy and Stratton Show

As sponsors of the main ring at this year’s Holsworthy & Stratton Agriculture Show, Haines Watts North Devon LLP hosted a hospitality marquee. The Bideford-based firm of award-winning chartered accountants named ‘Accountancy Firm of the year – Larger Clients 2015’ has over 350 farming clients. All the partners together with the team welcomed guests with wine and light refreshments. Show...

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