But you eat spectacularly well at Gidleigh, with its renowned restaurant overseen by chef Michael Caines.

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Mr Caines averages 50, 000 miles (80, 467km) a year in his taxi, in gridlock and in good times.

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Lee Caines, the institute's head of security for 22 years, said he was worried villagers would lose their jobs.

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"Michael and Avard are quality athletes and will provide me with a tough test at just the right time, " said Caines.

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The BBC's Inside Out programme took Mrs Caines' case to consumer lawyers who, following months of negotiations, managed to save her home.

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The potential move to one manufacturer is not popular with veteran taxi driver John Caines, who is devoted to his Crown Victoria.

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But Gavin Caines came up with the goods for an injury-time winner.

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Mr Caines does not want to part company with his current vehicle, and dislikes the idea of one manufacturer making all of the city's taxis.

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Caines drilled home from 12 yards just when visiting keeper Rikki Banks appeared to have saved his side with a double block from Aaron Farrell and Knights.

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Caines takes Devon's regional ingredients several steps further, adding his own world-food nuances: ravioli of Brixham crab with a ginger-and-shellfish sauce, slow-poached Cornish sea bass with Thai puree, stir-fried shiitake mushrooms and a lemongrass foam, slow-roasted Hatherleigh venison with braised pork belly.

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