SQUATTERS have been booted out of the former home of book publishers David and Charles in Newton Abbot.

The defunct former HQ on Brunel Industrial Estate has been systematically blitzed by vandals, with some taking up residence in the derelict and crumbling building.

But their unwanted presence and rowdy behaviour in the locality alerted police to the problems.

Officers turfed the unwelcome guests out of the building and have been liaising with Teignbridge Council and the owners to come up with a solution.

Full story in the February 17 edition of the Mid-Devon Advertiser