East Devon 
Large-scale solar farm proposed for East Devon farm could power 15,000 homes
A solar farm the size of 79 football pitches has been proposed for an area of East Devon between the village of Clyst Hydon and hamlet,…
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East Devon 
PHOTOS: Ottery firefighters rescue calf stuck in underground slurry pit in Whimple
Firefighters from Ottery St Mary successfully rescued a calf that fell into a slurry pit in Whimple on Sunday evening (February 21). The East Devon crew,…
East Devon 
Fire crews use water tanks to bring tractor blaze under control in field at Farway
Firefighters brought a tractor blaze under control at Farway, near Honiton, using water stored on the fire engines because of the isolated location. Crews from Colyton…
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Evening of online talks on mental health and support for Devon farmers
A free farming mental health and wellbeing online seminar is being held in February, organised by the Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service. The evening…
East Devon 
Police urge livestock owners to ‘make checks’ after sheep found on road near Colyton
Police received reports of sheep loose on the road in the area of Colyford, near Colyton, on Tuesday lunchtime (December 8) at around 1.45pm. Devon and…
East Devon 
New book charts 73-year history of Axe Vale point-to-point – with sales benefitting the meet’s future
The 73-year history of the Axe Vale point-to-point, with more than 200 previously unpublished photos, is the focus of a new book. Author Jacquie McCullough tells…
Exmouth 
Firefighters tackle morning agricultural building blaze in Exmouth
A blaze in an agricultural building in Exmouth on Monday morning (October 12) was tackled by two crews from the town. Exmouth firefighters were called to…
Farming
Free online mental heath and wellbeing event to support Devon farmers hit by coronavirus crisis
Online mental health support for farmers in Devon hit by the coronavirus crisis is taking place later this month. A free online event to promote mental…
Farming 
Police campaign cracks down on livestock attacks as Dartmoor visitors urged to keep dogs under control
Dog owners are urged to keep their pets under control when visiting Dartmoor in a police crackdown on livestock attacks. The message comes from Devon and…
Farming 
Government steps up to support farmers to the tune of almost £3 billion in 2020
The Chancellor has confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU. This cash injection will maintain the…