Westcountry careers & jobs
Graduates escape the pace of life in the Westcountry
It is not a new trend for recent graduates to 'do the London thing', or flock to the major UK cities for jobs, but there's a host of reasons to stay in the Westcountry.
Westcountry workers happiest in UK
Workers and bosses in the South West enjoy the highest levels of wellbeing at work in the UK, according to a study.
Bosses want to flee the rat race
Half of UK bosses, based in an urban environment, are dreaming of escaping the rat race to find their own small slice of rural happiness, a study finds.
South West bosses most 'confident'
Employers in the South West are the most confident in the UK when it comes to taking on new staff, according to recruitment firm Manpower.
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Keep the cold where it belongs
It's that time of year when sneezes and splutters sneak their way round the office – but how likely are workers to take time off when they've been caught by a cold?
How to dramatically improve your CV
Your CV is your sales pitch and you only have one chance to make a favourable impression.
Hairdressers 'happiest at work'
Hairdressers are a cut above the rest when it comes to being happy in the workplace, a study finds.
Working from home is good for you
Ever dreamed of changing your lifestyle, leaving the drab office environment and working from home?
Skipping meals costs almost £17bn in lost productivity
A survey of office workers' eating habits has revealed a gaping hole in the nation's appetite, leading to almost £17bn in lost productivity.
More men earn less than their partner
The number of men in Britain earning less than their partner has doubled in the last five years - from one in 10 to one in five, a study by online bank Egg finds.
Warning over 'workplace bullying'
One in five UK employees have experienced some form of bullying or harassment at work over the last three years.
Women still missing out on top jobs
Women make up just 10 per cent of directors of FTSE 100 firms, a new report has warned.
Farmers unhappiest of all self-employed workers
Self employment is good for productivity, except for farmers, who score badly on every measure of health and quality of life, research shows.
Women earn 18% less than men
Women in the UK are still lagging behind men in the pay league, figures show.
Teachers' job satisfaction rises
Job satisfaction amongst teachers has increased dramatically since 1999, with the profession rising from 54th to 11th in a league table of job satisfaction.
UK bosses keen to quit rat race
Half of UK bosses are dreaming of escaping the rat race to find their own small slice of rural happiness, a study finds.
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HOTEL Of The Week
A beautiful country house hotel in the heart of Dartmoor
Gidleigh Park is a beautiful country house hotel set on the banks of the North Teign River in the Dartmoor National Park, with 45 acres of gardens and woodland.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
Brownston Street
An elegant and well-proportioned Grade II listed Georgian house in the very centre of this much sought-after South Hams town.
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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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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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RECIPE Of The Week
Oven roasted Ideford duck breast on a parsnip rosti, topped with rhubarb sauce
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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