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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.

Councils write off £10.7m in unpaid taxes

Local authorities in the South West wrote off £10.7m in unpaid council tax last year, figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government show.

Point-to-point action returns to Upcott Cross

The Devon National Point-to-Point is the feature on the eight race card at Upcott Cross in Devon on Saturday where 220 entries have been received at the popular course.

RNLI seeks hundreds of new lifeguards

With preparations underway for the new RNLI lifeguarding season, the charity is calling for people with lifeguard qualifications to join the team.

Litter spoils region's beautiful beaches

The amount of plastic littering Westcountry beaches is at its highest level since records began, a survey warns.

National winner to parade at Exeter

Comply or Die, the winner of this year's Johns Smith's Grand National, will parade at Exeter Racecourse on Tuesday 15 April.

Westcountry walks to raise hospice cash

A Westcountry law firm is urging people from across the region to get their hiking boots on and take part in a charity walk.

Major step forward for £120m Exeter Science Park

Plans for a new £120m Science Park on the outskirts of Exeter have taken a major step forward with the announcement that the land for the project has been purchased.

Cornish site makes "eco-town" shortlist

A site in the Westcountry has been shortlisted to become an environmentally-friendly "eco-town".

New marine nature reserves planned

The Government has published plans for a new network of marine conservation zones around Britain’s coast.

£3m Defra grant for bioheat projects

The South West has been awarded £3m to invest in a range of bioheat projects, putting the region at the forefront of this emerging renewable energy sector.

Call to curb alcohol misuse

A new report has revealed a surge in the number of alcohol-related admissions to the region's hospitals.

Federal Police to take on Scarlett case

Police investigating the murder of Scarlett Keeling, the Devon teenager raped and murdered in Goa earlier this year, have asked for the case to be transferred to India's top federal detective agency.

Cornwall's Wave Hub delayed

The start-up of Wave Hub, the world's first large-scale wave farm off the coast of north Cornwall, has been delayed.

Bumper race day at Cherrybrook

Racegoers are in for a treat at Cherrybrook Point-to-Point on Sunday where the mixed open has one of the best entries seen this season in the Devon and Cornwall area.

New research provides insight into menopause

A biologist from Devon has helped to shed light on why females of some species undergo menopause while others do not.

Archaeologists invite locals to unearth county's Roman past

Archaeologists from Devon are inviting volunteers to get involved in a major excavation in Brayford, north Devon, this spring.

Feast of flavours at Exeter food festival

It's that time again when a hungry public descend on Exeter for the very best South West food, drink and entertainment.

Woollacott powers to victory in Cornwall

Testing ground took its toll on runners at Great Trethew on Sunday where plenty of stamina was required to win.

Lesbian film role for Devon diva Joss

Devon soul singer Joss Stone is to star in a new comedy being filmed on the English Riviera next month.

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