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Organisers of the Devon county show are turning way new visitors from the car parks due to concerns over the muddy conditions. A spokesman for the show said a combination of heavy use yesterday and the overnight rain had left the fields ‘decimated’ making too difficult to park vehicles in them in a safe and timely way. Organisers believe that they will be able to successfully remove the vehicles currently parked but people making their way to the show should find alternative transport such as the local bus service. The difficulties persist despite the shows’ stewards spreading hundreds of...

The cream of Devon’s farming world came together last night for the renowned Devon Farm Business Awards. The event saw representatives from all aspects of Devon’s huge farming industry come together at the Devon County Showground at Westpoint, last night in order to celebrate farming excellence. The Blue Riband award, of Devon Farmer of the Year, went to Peter and Di Wastenage of East Budleigh, for their superbly managed, pasture-based dairy farming business, which encompasses four dairy herds and a 1,000 head goat milking enterprise. They also won Dairy Farmer of the Year for their highly...

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce the launch of its fantastic new Community Fund campaign, which aims to help and support charities, schools, care homes, sports clubs and community groups.

As a company with over 150 years of history, RGB will be giving something back to the community that has been a big support to them by donating £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to organisations who need some help.

The first giveaway will be to a charity that maybe needs support to complete some essential repairs, or maybe their outdoor area needs a...

Trainee police puppies are among the attractions Devon and Cornwall Police will be bringing to Devon County Show this year to showcase the many ways in which the public can get involved in making their neighbourhood safer. The theme of this year’s display is ‘Building Safer Communities Together’ and will offer advice on everything from joining the Special Constabulary and police cadets to getting involved in Neighbourhood Watch and the new Community Focus Panel. The Force is sharing its marquee with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPPC) who will be encouraging the public...