Exciting North Devon Festival photos captured by pr photographer Guy Harrop

North Devon festival photographer Guy Harrop showcases some of the exciting events he captured during 2008 ahead of this years festival which run throughout June 2009 across north Devon.

Cowfights continue traditions in Swiss Alps

Herens cows battle each other to be La Reine des Reines (the queen of queens) in a Traditional Swiss cowfight in Hauderes high in the Valais region of Switzerland. The tradition held every year, decides which winning cow leads the herd to the pastures and despite it agressive appearance the competitions are more of a locking of horns and shoving match. Photo by devon pr photographer Guy Harrop

hundreds line streets to welcome home troops

North Devon based commando logistic regiment troops parading through barnstaple town centre, North Devon. Picture by www.guyharrop.com

Troops return home parade

Aerial view of westcountry based commando logistic regiment (clr) troops parading through barnstaple town centre, north Devon. Picture by www.guyharrop.com

ommando Logistic Regiment (CLR)

English National Sheepdog Trial returns after 10 years

The English National Sheepdog trials returns to the west country for the first time in 10 years and north devon pr photographer Guy Harrop covered the launch at Castle Hill, Filleigh. The event will be held over the weekend of Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd august and will also feature a Devon country fayre run by the North Devon Hospice. Guy's unique previous experience working with world renowned shepherd David Kennard proved invaluable to achieve the commissioned shots for the launch.

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First days of spring

6 week old baby Deryn Palmer from North Devon falls asleep amongst yellow daffodils as the 20th march officially marks the start of spring. She was pictured by devon pr photographer Guy Harrop in a specially commissioned chocolate egg made by Swiss chocolatier Carlo Melchior

alcohol price set to rise in England!

Alcohol abuse could be on the decline if the governments new plan for a minimum alcohol price comes to fruition, doubling the costs of some drinks in England. Under top medical advisor Sir Liam Donaldson's new proposal drinks could not be sold for less than 50 pence per unit of alcohol they contain

Gardening photoshoot success

TV celebrity gardener Carol Klein gives her Spring tips in The Lady magazine. Devon pr photographer Guy Harrop took

this photograph as part of a set he previously did featuring Carol and other gardeners of the westcountry.

Tax on chocolate?

Chocoholics around the uk might soon be paying tax on their snacks after a call from a Scottish GP to tax the comfort treat.GP David Walker, also a trained food scientist and nutritionist wants the tax to be similar to that on alcohol and cigarettes in a bid to curb increasing levels of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Snow returns to Westcountry closing roads.

Westcountry roads were again disrupted by winter weather as snow fell across the south west causing dangerous driving conditions.