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Snow fun in Astana's sub zero temperatures

Claire McCarthy finds Kazakhs in Astana make the most of the sub zero temperatures[...]

Dupre discusses Darwinism

Plymouth Humanists present Professor John Dupre talking about Darwinism[...]

Dorries’ bill is dangerously misguided

Parliament is taking time out of its busy schedule to give second reading to a bill that includes abstinence as part of sex education, which comes from Nadine Dorries. Chloe Cook wonders about its wisdom[...]

Rising with the lark for a jolly morning tune

Katie Marie has completed her latest album, and she had to get up early to do it[...]

Active Devon celebrates sport at the Devon Sports Awards

The 2012 Devon Sports Awards aims to look out across Devon's sporting landscape[...]



Devon Sport's Awards finalists

The Devon Sports Awards celebrates sporting achievement and involvement. Here's a list of the finalists[...]

Evolving coast to be discussed at Teign Parntership Annual Forum

The Teign Estuary Partnership Annual Forum will discuss the evolving coast around the Teign[...]

Rotary clubs worldwide meet US$200 million fundraising challenge

Plympton Rotarians have joined others throughout the world celebrating reaching their fundraising target in the fight against polio[...]



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  • Dupre discusses Darwinism

    Dupre discusses Darwinism

    Plymouth Humanists present Professor John Dupre talking about Darwinism

  • Dorries’ bill is dangerously misguided

    Dorries’ bill is dangerously misguided

    Parliament is taking time out of its busy schedule to give second reading to a bill that includes abstinence as part of sex education, which comes from Nadine Dorries. Chloe Cook wonders about its wisdom

  • Rising with the lark for a jolly morning tune

    Rising with the lark for a jolly morning tune

    Katie Marie has completed her latest album, and she had to get up early to do it

  • Active Devon celebrates sport at the Devon Sports Awards

    Active Devon celebrates sport at the Devon Sports Awards

    The 2012 Devon Sports Awards aims to look out across Devon's sporting landscape

  • Sheep to be employed in town's nature reserve

    Sheep to be employed in town's nature reserve

    Traditional methods of keeping long grass in check and supporting the habitat is taking place in Newton Abbot

  • Devon Sport's Awards finalists

    Devon Sport's Awards finalists

    The Devon Sports Awards celebrates sporting achievement and involvement. Here's a list of the finalists

  • Evolving coast to be discussed at Teign Parntership Annual Forum

    Evolving coast to be discussed at Teign Parntership Annual Forum

    The Teign Estuary Partnership Annual Forum will discuss the evolving coast around the Teign

  • Volunteers wardens wanted for Wembury Marine Centre

    Volunteers wardens wanted for Wembury Marine Centre

    Devon Wildlife Trust searches for marine volunteers for its Wembury Marine Centre this summer

  • Stop importing illegal battery cage eggs!

    Stop importing illegal battery cage eggs!

    Battery cage eggs are illegal, but the government does not plan to check imported eggs or egg products.

  • Torbay filmmaker's story of faith shortlisted for Tony Blair award

    Torbay filmmaker's story of faith shortlisted for Tony Blair award

    Ala Elhoudiri's short film about how her faith inspires her life was shortlisted by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation

  • As MEPs meet to elect their new President, Giles Chichester is certain to lose his position as Vice President

    As MEPs meet to elect their new President, Giles Chichester is certain to lose his position as Vice President

    Giles Chichester's role as vice president of the European Parliament bought presitige and status to the South West, but now he's set to lose it in the latest round of election

  • Time for politicians to stand up for the region's unemployed

    Time for politicians to stand up for the region's unemployed

    Torbay with 25.2% has the highest percentage of households without work in the South West region, where 16.6% of all households are without work

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David Cameron should wear slippers rather than DMs if he treads around the European Court of Human Rights

Sir Graham Watson

Green cash for Bristol, and footwear advice for David Cameron at the European Court of Human Rights, South West MEP Sir Graham Watson’s week in Europe

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Who are Occupy Exeter and what are they all about?

Occupy Exeter

The Occupy movement is a physical representation of outrage felt by the inequities, inequalities and down-right wrongness of unfettered capitalism. Occupy Exeter outline who they are and what they are about

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New trustees required for Devon Rape Crisis Service

Devon Rape Crisis

Devon Rape Crisis Service is looking for a voluntary trustee to join its board. Here’s a quick Q&A about the role, plus contact details

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Shared ownership highlighted as an affordable housing solution

Houses on Coins

Torbay MP Adrian Sanders is due to be one of the South West MPs at an event promoting shared ownership as part of the solution to the current housing crisis.

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Music | Comment now

Paignton Town Music Festival work placements for 16 to 24 years olds

Paignton Town Music Festival

Young people in Torbay are invited to take part in the Paignton Town Music Festival

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Competitiveness, security and sustainability: the aims of European energy policy

Energy image

South West MEP, and Conservative spokesperson on Industry, Research and Energy, Giles Chichester outlines the EU policy on energy

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Torquay's other history | Comment now

Torquay's Other History: Milber Hill Fort

Milber Hill Fort

During the Iron Age, the Dumnonii lived in Devon, and the Milber Hill Fort is just one sign that remains of their life-style

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