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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.

Council bosses' salaries revealed

A "rich list" of council executives has revealed the highest town hall earners in Devon and Cornwall.

Napoli removal to start in May

Work to remove the remaining section of MSC Napoli from Lyme Bay will start in early May, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced.

Princesshay launches 'Festival of Fashion'!

Exeter's Princesshay shopping quarter is planning to showcase this season's must-have styles in their very own Spring in to Summer 'Festival of Fashion'.

Cornish baker places faith in new brand

Falmouth bakery WC Rowe Ltd has strengthened its position as a leading manufacturer and retailer of Cornish pasties with the launch of a new retailing concept, Pasty Heaven.

Final straw for thatchers

The character of our countryside is under threat from a crisis that's shaking the rafters of the thatching industry.

Clown around at Wincanton Racecourse

As British Summer time officially begins, celebrate the coming of better weather by taking the family to Wincanton Racecourse on Sunday 30 March.

Remembering David Latham

A good card of racing in spring-like conditions at Exeter today are the right ingredients to draw a bumper crowd to the track where countryside campaigner and former MFH David Latham will be remembered in a race named after him.

Region's families feel the pinch as fuel costs soar

The rising cost of fuel is squeezing the region's household spending, according to the RAC Foundation analysis of the 2007 Family Spending Survey.

Tunstall to play at Eden

Acclaimed singer-songwriter KT Tunstall will headline an Eden Project gig this summer.

Diesel costs motor ahead

The Westcountry has the highest diesel prices in the country, a new report has revealed.

Home movers fall for the charm of the Westcountry

UK home movers are flocking to the Westcountry, according to a study of over half a million address changes by Royal Mail.

Plymouth's Daley plays down Beijing medal chances

Westcountry diving sensation Tom Daley has played down his chances of winning a medal at this year's Beijing Olympics despite winning gold at the European Championships.

Bumper race day at Great Trethew

A terrific entry of over 150 should ensure some great point-to-point racing at Great Trethew next Sunday (March 30).

Dreaming of a white Easter?

Snow and cold winds are sweeping across many parts of northern Britain but there is little chance of a white Easter in the Westcountry.

Road works and Rail engineering cause chaos

Visitors travelling to the South West this Easter bank holiday should brace themselves for delays as our road and rail networks are put to the test.

Police hunt missing girl

Police officers and rescue teams are continuing their search for a teenage girl who was spotted in a distressed state close to Dartmoor's River Dart Country Park.

Rockers Verve to headline Eden gig

British rock band The Verve will headline the first Eden Project gig this summer, it has been announced.

Biddick's superb treble

The Western meeting featured a first ever treble for Will Biddick and a first ever double for the popular Tavistock-based rider Jimmy Cole.

Polly rides to treble success

Polly Gundry's superb season showed no sign of abating at Bucklastleigh on Sunday where she rode a treble.

Torquay to host comedy film festival

This September will see the launch of the first ever International Comedy Film Festival in Torquay, south Devon.

£80m Regional Infrastructure Fund Launched

An £80 million fund to pump-prime major infrastructure projects in the South West has been declared "open for business".

Torbay looks forward to Agatha Christie Festival

The fourth annual Agatha Christie Festival will take place between September 15-20.

Plan your wedding at Westcountry bridal fair

A bridal gown and top hat and tails or suit for the groom will be given away at the Westcountry's largest wedding event this week, The Real Brides Show, on March 15 and 16.

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