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Queen, Leona Lewis, Annie Lennox and the Soweto Gospel Choir are among the acts that will appear at a concert for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in June.
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A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
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The UN says it is rolling out an additional $1.2bn in food aid to help 75 million people in the 62 countries hardest hit by the food crisis.
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Author Tremain scoops Orange prize
British author Rose Tremain has won this year's Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction for her tenth novel The Road Home.
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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. |
 Westcountry hill farming under threatThe fragile economic viability of hill farming in the Westcountry may be made worse by the unintended consequences of t … 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» |
 State-of-the-art £100m college for North DevonNorth Devon College is moving to a new state-of-the-art £100m campus, it has been confirmed. |
 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. |
 Longer life expected in South WestPeople in the Westcountry are more likely to live into their mid-seventies than those living elsewhere in England or Wales, official figures show. |
 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» |
 Eavis hails triumphant GlastonburyGlastonbury organiser Michael Eavis has come out in strong praise for all those involved in this year's "sold out" fest … more» |
 Diesel costs motor aheadThe Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed. |
 Cirencester woman completes Polar ChallengeAfter 17 days of trekking through sub-zero temperatures, Cirencester's Sam Long has completed her journey to the magnet … 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. |
 Fishing ban for Lyme BayA ban on fishing in one of the Westcountry's finest marine sites is to be introduced to protect its threatened sea life. |
 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. |
 Devon airport unveils expansion plansA long-term strategy for Exeter International Airport will see passenger numbers roughly triple over the next 20 years. |
 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» |
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 UK consumer inflation hits 3.3%UK consumer inflation has reached its highest level since 1997, on the back of soaring food and energy prices, official figures show. |
 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. |
Eavis hails triumphant GlastonburyGlastonbury organiser Michael Eavis has come out in strong praise for all those involved in this year's "sold out" fest … more» |
 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» |
 IOC name 2016 host shortlistChicago, Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro have been named as candidate cities by the International Olympic Committee (I … more» |
 Obama and Clinton hold surprise talksProbable US Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has held a surprise meeting with his defeated rival Hillary Clinton. |
 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. |
 School reports to go onlineThe government has announced that all parents will get regular electronic reports on their children's progress in futur … more» |
 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. |
 Be bold in your living room with Justin and ColinCreating a well designed home isn't about following fashion or keeping up with the Jones'; it's about creating an effic … more» |
 A journey to perfectionYou may have seen culinary wizard Heston Blumenthal on his TV show 'In Search of Perfection', but here we look at where he began his journey. |
 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. |
 Royals cost the British taxpayer £40mThe Queen and the Royal Family cost the UK taxpayer £40m in the last financial year, Buckingham Palace accounts reveal. |
 House prices fall as market continues to slowProperty prices in the UK slipped by 2.4 per cent in May, figures from the Halifax show. |
 Shopping sprees in New YorkThere's never a better time to embark on a shopping spree in the Big Apple than in the summer. |
 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. |
 Expert predicts 'Monsoon Britain'Prepare for more floods - in ways we are not used to - that's the message from experts at Durham University who have st … more» |
 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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RNLI and St Austell Brewery team up to deliver vital safety advice
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The RNLI has joined forces with St Austell Brewery to distribute beer mats highlighting vital beach and sea safety messages.
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£3 million boost for Upland farmers
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A £3 million framework designed to help livestock farmers in the upland areas of South West England to improve the viability of their businesses is being announced today (27 June 2008).
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Government's green energy plan offers business opportunities for South West
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The South West's growing renewable energy sector could expand even further and thousands more jobs could be created thanks to proposals outlined in the Government's Renewable Energy Strategy consultation published today (26 June).
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NEW CATEGORIES MARK THE START OF THE TASTE OF THE WEST AWARDS 2008
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Entries for the prestigious Taste of the West Awards 2008 are now open, with the region's finest food and drink producers, retailers, restaurateurs, guest houses and pubs set to compete for the coveted awards.
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Government funds new South West Scambusters team
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Rogue traders and other con merchants in the South West face a crackdown with the launch of a new team of 'Scambusters' backed by Government funding.
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Author Tremain scoops Orange prize
British author Rose Tremain has won this year's Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction for her tenth novel The Road Home.
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House prices fall as market continues to slow
Property prices in the UK slipped by 2.4 per cent in May, figures from the Halifax show.
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Med diet protects against diabetes
A Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil, fruit, vegetables, nuts and fish could help protect against Type 2 diabetes, a study finds.
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HOTEL Of The Week
To the manor born again
A century ago, Bovey Castle was the country set's newest estate-of-the-art, lovingly built and fashioned, in no-expense-spared Tudor splendour, by the second Viscount Hambleden, heir to the mighty W.H.Smith empire.
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Detatched home delights
A detached three bedroom property with magnificent River Dart views has gone on the market.
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WINE Of The Week
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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RECIPE Of The Week
Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
By Tim Golder, head chef at Topsham's prestigious Oliva Restaurant, which was named best restaurant in Devon at the 2007 Devon Life Food and Drink Awards.
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VILLAGE Of The Week
Cove's long history rich with ship wrecks and smuggling tales
Hope Cove probably derives from the Old English hop meaning a circular valley...
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World's fastest Blu-ray burner launched in UK
Electronics giant LG Electronics has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest Blu-ray rewriter and HD DVD-ROM drive in the UK.
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Boxwood Café review: Raving about Ramsay
999Today food critic Natasha Heard reviews the delightful Boxwood Café, part of the luxurious Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.
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