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Daphne visits Port Eliot again

Saturday 31 May will see the internal and external worlds of Daphne du Maurier coming to life in an intriguing way at the magical Port Eliot near Saltash.

Just days to go before the show opens

There are just a few days to go before the Devon County Show prepares to host the biggest 'town and country event' in the county on May 15, 16 and 17 at Westpoint, Exeter.

Woollacott breaks new ground at Tetcott

Richard Woollacott was the jockey in form at the Tetcott meeting at Vauterhill.

Sailors set sail for Boston

Over 20 sailors from around the globe have set sail on the 2008 Artemis Transat yacht race.

Brown hails Eden's social enterprise on whistle-stop South West tour

Prime Minister Gordon Brown fulfilled a long-held ambition on Friday when he visited Eden for the first time, describing the project as a "world landmark".

Exeter scientist rewrites Earth's history

Exeter University geologist Professor Chris Turney is sharing his vision for how climate change shaped our Earth and how it might determine its future.

World's biggest flower goes to seed at Eden

The Eden Project green team has harvested what it believes to be a record number of seeds from the biggest flower in the world.

Bumper race day at Vauterhill

The Tetcott meeting has attracted a total of 149 entries for their fixture at Vauterhill on Sunday 11 May.

Foodies flock to festival

The Tewkesbury Food and Drink Festival was a massive hit over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Fifteen Cornwall wins national 'Tourism Oscar'

Fifteen Cornwall won gold at this year's Enjoy England Awards on Wednesday 23 April, scooping the top award in the 'Taste of England' category.

Bill Bailey to front Eden's first Comedy Session

One of Britain's best-known comedians, Bill Bailey, is to appear at the Eden Project's first-ever Comedy Session on July 11.

You are what your mother eats

New research by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford provides the first evidence that a child's sex is associated with the mother's diet.

Back at Flete Park

A busy weekend of point-point action is on the cards this weekend with two meeting in the Devon and Cornwall area.

Charity golf day to go with a swing!

The Devon Air Ambulance Trust's annual Golf Day will this year take place at the prestigious Exeter Golf & Country Club in Exeter.

Brixham police broadcast on Youtube

Police in Brixham are to broadcast monthly films about their work on video-sharing website Youtube.

Show of Hands make a clean sweep at 26 UK festivals

Show of Hands set off early on their UK festival season this year, notching up appearances at no less than 26 events.

Newquay surfers clean up at surfing championships

Over 200 young surfers battled it out in Woolacombe this weekend for the 2008 Hunter/Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships.

Jo's unique Brand

One of the UK's best known and loved comediennes will be making a rare performance in the South West this autumn.

Double whammy for Woollacott

Richard Woollacott booted home another double at Flete Park on Saturday, taking his tally to 18 and a step closer to a first ever national title.

Schools head to Woolacombe for surfing championships

Schools from all over the country will be gathering in Woolacombe this weekend for the Hunter/Billabong British Schools Surfing Championships.

Return of the Sexy Green Car Show at Eden

One of the UK's foremost eco-friendly motor show returns to the Eden Project this spring, featuring a wide range of the greenest cars on the planet.

Dartmoor Point to Point at Flete Park

The idyllic setting of the Flete Estate in the South Hams is the setting for this Saturday’s point-to-point which looks set to provide a great day out for race goers.

Barber treble at Upcott Cross

Richard Barber saddled a treble at Upcott Cross on Saturday where times were slow but racing was of the highest order.

Lenkiewicz auction makes £2.1m

An auction of paintings and belongings from the collection of the late Westcountry artist Robert Lenkiewicz has made a whopping £2.1m.

Boutique two for Sassy & Boo

Sassy & Boo, the successful Bath boutique that blends own-label designs with exclusive brands and vintage finds, is about to celebrate its second birthday with a second store.

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