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EU economy bulks up with a 'six pack'

Sir Graham Watson

With the EU economy getting a ‘six pack’ of mesaures and a Tobin tax facing the banks, South West MEP Sir Graham Watson also addresses the issues surrounding drilling for oil in the Mediterranean

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'Horrah for shiny new musical toys!'

Photo taken by Lisa (Indigo Blue Photography) and edited by Sandra (Soul Photography)

A head of a busy weekend of gigs in Chagford with Nicky Swann, and Germany, Katie Marie explains all the fun she’s been having with her brand new musical toy – an LR Baggs Venue DI

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Daily news from South Devon

Devon Countryside

The latest news on the People’s Republic of South Devon

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Newton Abbot's Ye Olde Cider Bar wins CAMRA Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2011

Newton Abbot's Cider Bar

Newton Abbot’s historic cider bar – Ye Olde Cider Bar – has won Cider and Perry Pub of the Year 2011 for its fine array of ciders and perries. And dare we say pleasant atmosphere…

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17 towns and cities see action against Atos' Work Capacity Assessment

Protest against benefit cuts

Protests are taking place outside the offices IT company Atos, which is responsible for carrying out the coalition government’s Work Capability Assessment. Supporters of Disabled People Against Cuts have said: “As long as ATOS continues to treat disabled claimants little better than animals they will continue to protest against them and seek means to discredit them.”

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Mission: Penguin iPhone and iPod app launched by Living Coasts

Mission: Penguin

Torquay’s Living Coasts releases a new iPhone app to help raise money for UK and worldwide marine projects

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3 new pieces of work regulation kick in on October 1. Check out what they are and how they affect you

Pennies

New legislation affecting employers and employees begin in October: the Agency Workers Regulation; the default retirment age and a rise in the minimum age

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