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Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England. … More »
Unique rehabilitation programme on Dartmoor
A project to rehabilitate low-risk offenders from HMP Dartmoor by giving them the opportunity to complete a work experience programme with the Forestry Commission has successfully helped 10 former inmates into full-time employment.
RNLI benefits from Seth's album launch
Seth Lakeman, a folk singer and songwriter from Yelverton, Dartmoor, has launched his new album in Cornwall with a benefit concert for the RNLI.
Thornton is the 'King of Bovey Castle'
Simon Thornton became the fourth Irishman to win on the Ivobank PGA EuroPro Tour with a four stroke vict … more»
Creating enterprise for Princetown
Building has begun on Princetown's new centre for creative enterprise, which is due to open in autumn this year.
Drugs firm launches spin-off business
Drugs firm Opal Healthcare has strengthened its presence in the Westcountry by creating a new spin- … more»
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Support for vital conservation work
Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received funds to help support vital conservation work on Dartmoor.
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Charity cycle challenge raises £25,000
Members of Firefighters Fighting Cancer with the assistance of a team from Cancer Research UK organised a charity cycle challenge across Dartmoor on Sunday 8 June.
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 Cook work fetches record £69,600A work by Beryl Cook has been sold for £69,600, the highest price paid for one of her paintings at auction. |
 Inflation-busting water bill rises announcedHard-pressed homeowners in the region could be forced to pay around £1,000 a year for water bills under proposals submi … more» |
 Graduates escape the pace of life in the WestcountryIt is not a new trend for recent graduates to 'do the London thing', or flock to the major UK cities for jobs, but ther … more» |
 Plymouth tops table of cheapest university citiesPlymouth University has the lowest cost of living for students in Britain, a new survey has found. |
 Fifteen Cornwall wins national 'Tourism Oscar'Fifteen Cornwall won gold at this year's Enjoy England Awards on Wednesday 23 April, scooping the top award in the 'Taste of England' category. |
 Casino plan hits jackpotA seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000. |
 Hospital's major facelift plans go on public displayMore than 300 people turned up to an open day to view plans for a new main entrance and multi-storey car park at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. |
 Dawlish gardener gets double win at BBC garden showThe ethical garden built by TV gardener Toby Buckland with salvaged material from Devon recycling centres has scooped G … more» |
 Calling all Cornish surf girlsYear-on-year women are the fastest growing sector in the surf industry and with thousands of new girls taking to the wa … more» |
 Oasis to play at EdenRock giants Oasis are to play a special curtain-raiser to their UK tour with a performance at the Eden Project on Saturday 27 September. |
 Diesel costs motor aheadThe Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed. |
 Princess opens Tregony retirement villageEight year old Emily Berryman upheld a family tradition when she was chosen to present HRH Princess Alexandra with a po … more» |
 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
 Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
 Badger cull proposals rejectedThe government has decided against a cull of badgers in England to tackle TB in cattle, the BBC has reported. |
 Shopping with styleJane Furnival, who writes a weekly shopping column in the Daily Telegraph, looks at what Cheltenham has to offer the shopper. |
 Westcountry surfers return home from FranceTwelve youngsters from across the region have returned from France as the 13th in the world at the 2008 World Junior Surfing Championships. |
 Lily to leave acting to study at CambridgeBritish fashion queen Lily Cole has put her promising acting career on hold to finally take up her place at a leading UK university. |
 Brixham police broadcast on YoutubePolice in Brixham are to broadcast monthly films about their work on video-sharing website Youtube. |
 Eden leaps into UK's top 50 strongest brandsThe Eden Project has been named the fiftieth strongest brand by a YouGov poll for Superbrands UK, a jump of 180 places … more» |
 Government's green energy plan to boost West economyThe Westcountry economy is poised for a welcome boost after the Government announced plans to significantly increase the use of renewable energy. |
 Lottery luck for Plymouth bride and groomA recently-married Plymouth couple are now looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a single financial 'hitch … more» |
Rock is best performing seaside townThe upmarket Cornish resort of Rock was the top-performing seaside town for property price rises in 2007, a new report has found. |
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 Bank slashes UK growth forecastsThe Bank of England has painted a gloomy picture of the state of the UK economy. |
 Med diet protects against diabetesA Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds. |
 Tropic film still tops US box officeAction spoof Tropic Thunder has topped the North American box office for a second weekend. |
 Harrison Ford joins World Bank in saving tigersUS actor Harrison Ford and other celebrities have joined conservationists in an effort to save the tiger - an animal ex … more» |
 Unstoppable Phelps swims to sixth gold medalUS swimming sensation Michael Phelps remains on course for a record eight Olympic titles after storming to victory in t … more» |
 Clinton declares support for ObamaFormer President Bill Clinton has emphatically endorsed US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's bid for the White House. |
 Kate's back on top of the fashion worldKate Moss is back on top of the fashion world after being named Britain's best-dressed woman. |
 Air passengers go mobile above 3000 metresCommunications regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans to allow passengers on UK-registered aircraft to use their mobile ph … more» |
 Author Tremain scoops Orange prizeBritish author Rose Tremain has won this year's Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction for her tenth novel The Road Home. |
 Working from home reduces stressWorking from home reduces stress in office workers but leads to fears about career progression, research suggests. |
 Another record year for A-levelsStudents achieved record results in their A-levels again this year, figures from the Joint Council for Qualifications show. |
 British poker playing is on a rollThe chips are anything but down for British poker as research shows that nearly a quarter of British adults have played poker in the last year alone. |
 In the bedroom with Justin and ColinJust as we tend to seasonally adjust our bedrooms for the winter by adding fluffy blankets and rough knitted throws, th … more» |
 Fat Duck hatches a perfect 10Heston Blumenthal's restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009. |
 Tombstoning: A stunt too far?The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death. |
 Stop Smoking and Start SavingNew research reveals that the average British smoker spends over £120,000 funding their habit in a lifetime. |
 Tata pays $2.3bn for JaguarFord Motor Company has confirmed it has sold its luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian car giant Tata Motors. |
 Olympics 'worsening China human rights'The human rights situation in China has worsened in the run-up to the country hosting this year's Olympic Games, a report has warned. |
 UK house prices drop 10.5% in 12 monthsProperty prices in the UK have seen an annual double-digit drop for the first time since the final quarter of 1990, figures show. |
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 The Venetian ExperienceVenice has always been a popular tourist destination: the 999Network offers a few tips about the city for the visitor contemplating a trip. |
 No end to our awful AugustHopes of a respite from the awful August weather in the UK have been dashed by weather forecasters. |
 British builder cements future with lotto winA self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturda … more» |
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Zoo's new head of plants returns to his roots
Gardening : Zoos
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park has appointed a new Curator of Plants & Gardens. And for globe-trotting Kevin Frediani, it's a return to his Devon roots.
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South West hill farming under threat
Farming : Environment
The fragile economic viability of hill farming in the south west of England, already threatened by years of poor returns, may be made worse by the unintended consequences of the new Single Payment Scheme (SPS) a new study has found.
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Bowden leads at three under in Devon
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Bovey Castle scoring tough in windy Dartmoor - Gregory Bowden leads the way in the Bovey Castle Championship after a tough opening day in Devon.
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CORPORATE CONSERVATION TO HELP PROTECT RARE SPECIES
Conservation : Corporate : Wildlife : Nature & Wildlife Parks
The Devon Wildlife Trust has received a grant from the Dartmoor National Park Authority's Dartmoor Sustainable Development Fund to help support vital conservation work on five of the charity's nature reserves.
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The Local Food Company gains Big Tick Business Award for excellence
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Once again The Local Food Company has demonstrated excellence in business picking up a prestigious, nationwide Big Tick Award for Impact on Rural Communities.
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Michelle Obama praises husband at Democratic convention
The US Democrats have kicked off their national convention in Denver, with a passionate speech by Michelle Obama, the wife of the soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee.
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Cornworthy home on market for £4m
A contemporary designed property with commanding River Dart views has gone on the market, with offers sought in the region of £4m.
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Camel Valley Bacchus 2006
The sun is starting to peek out from behind the snow clouds, the spring flowers are in full colour, the evenings are lighter again … at last we can look forward to the spring/summer season ahead.
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Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
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Cove's long history rich with ship wrecks and smuggling tales
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