A dartmoor agricultural show enjoyed its best year ever as the ground yesterday enjoyed a rare break from the recent torrential rain and livestock returned to the show after last year's foot-and- mouth outbreak.

Thousands of people turned out for the one-day Chagford Agricultural Show.

There were nearly 300 farm animals on show and more than 400 horses and ponies. Other attractions included horticultural and floral displays, food stalls and crafts and vintage vehicles.

And for the first time this year, the show's most loyal attendee was given his own corner of the horticultural tent to tell visitors about the show's history. At 84, Henry Scott has attended every Chagford Show since he was ...