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Devon County Show is proud to announce that it will host the Devon Cattle Breeders Society’s National Show in 2026.

The National Show—traditionally held at venues across the country and most recently staged at the Royal Cornwall Show—will return to its home turf at Devon’s largest and most well-attended agricultural event in May next year.

The Devon Cattle Breeders Society, custodians of the iconic Devon Red Ruby breed, are thrilled to see the show return to its namesake county. Known for their striking red-brown coats, Devon Red Rubies are celebrated for their calm...

Amazon has launched the Regional Creatives Fund, offering grants of up to £30,000 to UK charities that develop creative industry career pathways. The Regional Creatives Fund is open to organisations in Exeter and across the UK that help underserved communities access careers in publishing, music, gaming, film, TV, fashion, advertising, and more. Applications are open now here.

The aim of the Regional Creatives Fund, which aligns with the Government’s recently announced Creative Places Growth Fund[1], is to increase access to careers in the creative industries for people from...

Exeter lawyer Nicola Rawlinson-Weller has won a prestigious award for her role in helping bereaved parents inspire health service improvements following the tragic loss of their babies.

Nicola, who is part of the South West-headquartered Enable Law team, dedicated her success to her clients after being named Solicitor of the Year in the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards.

The accolade recognises Nicola’s support for grieving parents and families affected by medical negligence during pregnancy who are determined to turn personal tragedy into positive change....

Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe.

Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, and cases have been rising.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also warned that the spread of measles in Europe could put families at risk on their summer holiday. This year, outbreaks have been seen in several European...