MEPs vote to cut mobile phone charges

There are real benefits for being a full member of the EU, and cheaper phone calls and texts are just one of them, according to South West MEP Sir Graham Watson[...]

Mid-Devon Tories opt for one of their own as chair of scrutiny committee

Mid Devon councillor and leader of the Liberal Democrats on the Mid-Devon District Council Paul Williams got in touch about some of the goings on on the council. What struck us was that it seemed to have echoes of what the Tories got up to on Teignbridge District Council, too[...]

Is there a sub culture in suburbia?

When you say sub culture you don't often think about suburbia, but a talk at Exeter's Global Centre seeks to investigate the experience and perceptions of suburbia[...]

Time to take the Tea Total Tour

Catch up with Katie Marie as she prepares for her Tea Total Tour, which takes place in May, June and July[...]

Pedestrian debate? Call to re-open conversation about Torquay's Fleet Street

Should Torquay's Fleet Street be fully pedestrianised or shared with buses? Torbay Councillor Darren Cowell thinks now's the time to reopen the debate[...]



Community cycle scheme needs a home to house its bikes

A community cycle scheme in Teignbridge has been so successful it's in need of somewhere for its donated bikes[...]

The night sky: The planets in May

Jupiter can no longer be seen, and Venus is slipping away, but both Mars and Saturn will continue to be visible all month[...]

Devon’s Humanists remind parents they can withdraw their children from collective worship

Since 2005 parents can opt their children out of collective worship at school[...]


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P&O Cruises celebrate 175 years of smooth sailing with Grand Event

P&O Cruises

With its foundation in 1837, premier British cruise line P&O is fast approaching its 175th anniversary and plans to celebrate the momentous occasion in grand style.

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Springtime in Astana, when courting couples begin to bloom

Astana in Spring

Now that the snow has cleared in Astana Claire McCarthy is finding the city springing back into life

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'Rumours of two mysterious letters continued to circulate in Brussels'

Sir Graham Watson

Have two letters been circulating in Brussels? Just one of the highlights from South West MEP Graham Watson’s week

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Inquiry demand into legal dispute about Torquay's ballon will still go ahead

Torbay Balloon

The Torquay balloon dispute needs to be looked into not covered up, says Torbay Labour Councillor Darren Cowell

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South West NUT comment on Catholic schools' anti-gay marriage petition

anti-gay marriage campaign

Catholic schools have called for pupils to sign a petition against gay marriage, but what about diversity and tolerance?

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Jobs and the economy will be top priority for a Labour Council in Plymouth

Economy Inn

The politically-inspired cuts have done nothing for the economy. Plymouth Labour has made 10 pledges on jobs and growth for the forthcoming local elections

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'This is worse than expected' South West TUC on the double dip recession

poor old piggy bank

The politically motivated austerity package of the Coalition government has led to a double dip recession, just as predicted but worse than expected

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Popping under the Channel for A Small Town Music Walk II

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

Katie Marie enjoyed a musical adventure as she accompanied Nicky Swann to Holland for A Small Town Music Walk II festival

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This budget is not only unfair but, more importantly, is bad economics

Keynes Not Cuts

The mantra of cut, cut, cut does not seem to be having the desired effect – isn’t it about time to change the tune?

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Exeter Greens promise 'green dividend'

Vote Green and Make The Difference

Using a much heralded project in Kirkless as an example, Exeter Greens are confident they can save money, create jobs and help ensure ‘a healthier, fairer and more affordable life for everyone’

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Labour conditions behind our everyday tech products (infographic)

Truth about Tech infographic

Tech, Tech products, infographic, labour conditions

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Torquay’s Other History: Tessie O'Shea in The Bay

The Wonder of Wales Tessie O'Shea

After a long and successful career the Wonder of Wales, Tessie O’Shea, returned from her US home to perform in Torquay

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Europe looks to a job-rich recovery

Sir Graham Watson

As part of the job-rich recovery, the EU will fund 130,000 job placements this year for young people wishing to work in other EU countries – all this and more from South West MEP Sir Graham Watson’s week in Europe

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Torbay's Humanists say open up the Scouts to all young people

Scouts

Open up Scouts to all young people, say Devon Humanists, regardless of whether they are religious or not

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