Farmer John Thomas, who lives next door to the manor, said he was "horrified" by the proposals.

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Dulock, who lives next door, explained what had happened and insisted he evacuate with her family.

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Most of the responsibility falls to elder son Hisao, 50, who lives next door and works shortened hours in his brother's advertising firm so that he can devote more time to their mother.

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