IT is business as usual at The Old Coaching House, Chudleigh, less than two weeks after it was devastated by fire. Bar manager Ian Murphy has thanked the people of Chudleigh who made it all possible. 'We had about 25-30 people running round helping. People said, anything we can do to help ... and that's exactly what they did. 'They have helped us get the pub back on its feet and we do appreciate that.' Fire broke out at about 10pm on December 14. Twelve crews fought the blaze for more than ten hours, using breathing apparatus, aerial platform hoses and compressed air. The cause is under investigation but is thought to be accidental.

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