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A major new study will help to come up with new solutions for improving the health and wellbeing of women working in agriculture.

The research, by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Rural Policy Research and The Farming Community Network, will provide crucial insights into farming and gender-specific stressors that can affect women in agriculture, as well as barriers to accessing relevant support.

Previous studies show a significant number of women in UK agriculture suffer from poor mental health – though the reasons underlying this are poorly understood

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Tesco is welcoming customers to its new Express store in Tithebarn. The new store, in Tithebarn local centre, has opened its doors, offering funding opportunities to local groups, surplus food for food charities and employing 18 newly recruited colleagues.

Darrell Palmer, the new store manager, said: "We are absolutely delighted to open our new Tesco Express and begin serving the community.

"Our shelves will feature a wide range of fresh produce, value-packed meal deals, and delicious bakery treats.

"We are also thrilled to be part of the Tesco Stronger Starts...

Scientists at the University of Exeter have found a new way of interpreting standard blood tests to help GPs spot cancer warning signs – and the test is now being integrated in an NHS trust.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) is the first Trust to apply a new algorithm to routine blood analysis. It will mean they can detect differences in raised blood platelet levels in a more tailored way, and flag any concerns to GPs to investigate.

When a patient has a blood test at a GP practice, they’re processed through a hospital-based laboratory. In...

January blues? Not at Exeter St David's Train Station! Talented pupils from Exwick Heights Primary School have created a burst of colourful artwork to bring some much-needed joy to commuters this winter. Their vibrant masterpieces are now on display at the station, transforming everyday travel into a little moment of sunshine.

The creative display features art from pupils as young as four years old, with each piece designed to make people smile as they head to work or catch a train. Just in time for Blue Monday (January 20th), the day known as the most depressing of the year as...