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A group of farmers, growers and food producers in South Devon have designed a proposal for a Basic Income for Farmers pilot , aimed at improving livelihoods, supporting local food systems and enabling more sustainable farming.

The proposal, published this week, is the result of a community-led design process involving farmers, market gardeners, livestock producers, researchers and...

A green field in a small hamlet in the north Devon countryside is precisely the type of location that national and local planning policies say should be avoided for a travellers’ pitch, says the charity that campaigns to protect Devon’s countryside from inappropriate development.

Devon CPRE has objected to a revised planning application for two pitches with hardstanding, day rooms, a...

Families looking for a lively Easter holiday day out can head to Exeter Racecourse, where an afternoon of thrilling jumps racing will be combined with free entertainment for children.

Set high on Haldon Hill with sweeping views across the Devon countryside, the raceday promises plenty of action both on and off the track as one of the final fixtures of the National Hunt season gets...

The Nursing team at University Centre, South Devon College is celebrating after its innovative approach to developing future Nursing Associates has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Often described as the 'Oscars' of the nursing sector, the Student Nursing Times Awards will take place in London this April, where the University Centre is a finalist for 'Nursing...