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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.
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.
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 unemployment starts moving up
The South West jobless rate has increased, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show.
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.
Migrant workers increase by 50%
The number of migrant workers employed in Devon jumped by about 50 per cent in 2005/06, a new report suggests.
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Travel tips to beat the credit crunch
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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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South Africa the most popular gap year destination
Research from Year Out Group shows that South Africa, followed by Canada and Kenya, is now the most popular country for structured gap year placements.
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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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