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Council hits out over school funding

Devon County Council is calling on the new minister for the South West, Ben Bradshaw, to press for "fair funding" for local schools.

Twins' first-class degree double

Identical twins have graduated with the same first-class degrees from Britain's University of Bath.

Devon has diverse economy

Devon has a diverse economy with potential for future growth if it can continue to improve skills levels and attract new business to the area, research shows.

South West has booming marine industry

New research carried out into the marine sector in the South West has shown it is almost twice as big as previously thought.

Major cash boost for South West farmers

Troubled farmers in the South West have been given a welcome cash boost.

Fresh heartbreak for South West farmers

Hard-hit South West farmers are facing further heartbreak after the government announced new levies on animal disease.

Shoppers willing to pay to help pig industry

Consumers in the South West have said they are prepared to dig a bit deeper into their pockets to help secure the future of quality British pork supplies, a survey finds.

Barn fire warning issued to South West farmers

South West farmers should be aware of stored hay and other materials such as straw overheating in barns following six recent fires in Devon and Somerset.

South West farmers 'should not fear New Zealand lamb'

Sheep farmers in the South West should not fear competition from New Zealand lamb, the NFU has said.

Power warning issued to Devon farmers

Farmers throughout Devon are being urged to be aware of the dangers of overhead power lines that traverse the countryside.

Report highlights fishing poverty

Fishing communities in Devon and Cornwall are suffering from high levels of poverty, a new report has warned.

Crime against farms on the decline

Over 70 crimes a month are being committed against farms in Devon and Cornwall, figures obtained by the BBC show.

Transport boost for Devon

Government funding of more than £33m has been released for road and transport schemes in Devon in 2007.

Devon companies want greater skills

Half of businesses in rural Devon find it difficult to recruit skilled staff, a survey has warned.

Plymouth theatre scoops prestigious award

The Drum Theatre Plymouth has been awarded The Empty Space…Peter Brook 2007 Award, in recognition of the quality and consistency of its programme.

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