A CREAM tea was held for Black Torrington GP?Dr Asad Al-Doori, who has retired after 25 years.

Dr Al-Doori joined Blake House Surgery in 1989 and all patients of the surgery were invited to the cream tea afternoon at the village hall on October 25.

The League of Friends of Blake House presented Dr Al-Doori with a Harry Juniper jug they had made specially as a retirement present.

Sandra Willetts from the League of Friends said he has been a 'brilliant doctor', and a 'real member of the community'.

Sandra said Dr Al-Doori would continue to be involved with the surgery and with different things in the area.

She added: "It is not just a job to him, he really gets involved."

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