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Pope urges religions to fight terrorism
Pope Benedict XVI has urged the world's major religions to work together to fight the evils of terrorism.
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Gas bills could go up by 60%
Energy prices in the UK could surge by as much as 60 per cent over the next few years, an independent report has warned.
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Travel tips to beat the credit crunch
Tots to Travel, experts in family-friendly travel, have these tips on how to cut costs when travelling with children.
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Harrison Ford joins World Bank in saving tigers
US actor Harrison Ford and other celebrities have joined conservationists in an effort to save the tiger - an animal experts say may become extinct within the next few decades.
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British builder cements future with lotto win
A self-employed builder now has the firm foundations for a successful future, after banking a £3m share of last Saturday's Lotto Double Rollover jackpot.
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Brown pledges to fight teen knife crime
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to fight the growing problem of teenage knife crime.
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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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 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. |
 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. |
 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» |
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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 Global meltdown hits Google's profitsGoogle's second-quarter profits rose by less than expected, fuelling concerns of a slowdown in the online advertising sector. |
 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. |
 Pope urges religions to fight terrorismPope Benedict XVI has urged the world's major religions to work together to fight the evils of terrorism. |
 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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DORSET POLICE KEEPS ITS MICROWAVE RADIO WIDE AREA NETWORK BUILT BY MLL TELECOM
Communications : Telecommunications
MLL Telecom announced today that it will continue to manage the fixed, microwave radio, wide area network it built for Dorset Police in 2003. The initial contract of five years has been extended for an additional two years until December 2009.
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New exclusion zone to protect one of the UK's top marine wildlife sites
Weather & Environment
One of the UK's finest marine wildlife sites is set to be protected from damaging scallop-dredging, thanks to the introduction of a 60sq mile exclusion zone in Lyme Bay - the first of its kind on this scale in the UK - announced today by Defra.
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Sunseeker submits plans for Osprey Quay development
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Sunseeker International, the renowned UK marine company has submitted detailed plans for a major expansion of facilities at their base at Osprey Quay, Portland.
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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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HOTEL Of The Week
World's most expensive hotel suites
The luxurious Two Story Sky Villa at The Palms in Las Vegas has been crowned the world's most expensive hotel suite by US business magazine Forbes.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
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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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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PRODUCT Of The Week
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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RESTAURANT Of The Week
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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