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North Devon Community Squat Local Pub

chug | 22.02.2014 16:53 | Occupy Everywhere | Culture | Social Struggles

Residence of Forchers housing estate in Barnstaple,
North Devon have occupied their pub The Borough Arms which
is due to be knocked down to make way for flats
as part of a regeneration scheme.

Residence of Forchers housing estate in Barnstaple,
North Devon have occupied their pub The Borough Arms which
is due to be knocked down to make way for flats
as part of a regeneration scheme.
The locals have taken their building back and hope to save it from from the
re-development as they highlight a lack of local facilities.

The occupation, which has been underway for a week
has been met with positive media attention.


 http://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/story/2014-02-17/locals-occupy-barnstaple-pub-to-stop-it-being-knocked-down/#barnstaple-residents-occupy-pub_327425

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