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A cream coloured Georgian-style building with four floors is pictured on Okehampton high-street. The building has large oval windows and four pillars at the entrance.

Man who threatened pub customers with axe jailed

The defendant said he felt shame and embarrassment for what had happened at the pub in Okehampton.

Myrtle and Milly wearing blue jumpers with food in their hands. Milly on the right is wearing a large hat.

How teenagers coped with a 48-hour digital detox

Ten Tors Challenge participants say their generation finds it hard to be away from phones and tech.

A family group of five people dressed in outdoor clothes. Ben is pictured in the middle wearing his medal over a red hoodie and holding a Union flag

Proud families cheer on Jubilee Challenge teams

The challenge is for young people with a range of physical, neurological or educational needs.

James White in the front seat on the top deck of a double-decker bus with grey leather seats

The man bussing from Land's End to John O'Groats

James White is travelling across the UK using only local buses to raise money for charity.

A large barrier constructed from concrete blocks stretches across a road in Okehampton with the words, "Berlin Wall Mk2" painted on the front.

Concrete barrier ordered to be removed

Councillors say the barrier was causing problems for parents taking their children to school.

Outside the White Hart Hotel in Okehampton which is owned by JD Wetherspoon. A road sign for George Street is on the wall of the pub along with a 20mph zone sign.

Man admits axe threats to duo in Wetherspoons pub

Jason Semple pleads guilty to two charges during an appearance before Exeter magistrates.

Outside the main entrance of the White Hart Hotel in Okehampton on a sunny day. A large white deer statue is on a balcony above the front door.

Man arrested after axe incident at Wetherspoon pub

A police helicopter was used to search the area after reports were made of a man with a weapon.

Workers are standing by diggers with a digger arm in the background. They are standing besides another digger.

Okehampton Interchange will open Devon 'gateway'

Work is under way to create an accessible station at the new Okehampton Interchange.

A Google street view image of Tavistock Guildhall car park. Inside the car park are several cars. In the background is an old grey building which looks similar to a castle.

Council tackles anti-social drinking in public

The PSPOs are issued after problems with excessive drinking in Tavistock and Okehampton.