Westcountry politics
Tories still hold Plymouth
The Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections.
Council bosses' salaries revealed
A "rich list" of council executives has revealed the highest town hall earners in Devon and Cornwall.
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.
Casino plan hits jackpot
A seaside resort in the Westcountry has been told it will be able to build a casino that can house 80 gaming machines with jackpots of £4,000.
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US agrees with need for international nuclear ban on Iran
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the US has been working with Russia, China and three European countries to forge a coalition banning Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Clinton wins in key Pennsylvania primary
Hillary Clinton has beaten rival Barack Obama to win the Democratic primary election in the key state of Pennsylvania.
Bush to attend Olympic ceremonies despite protests
US President George W Bush plans to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics despite a potential boycott, according to US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte.
Fifth of GP surgeries could close, Tories warn
Around a fifth of England's GP surgeries are under threat of closure, according to the Conservative party.
Pope Benedict XVI eclipses Brown
Gordon Brown's diary secretary should be looking for a new job this week as the Prime Minister arrived in the United States on one of the worst timed trips of his career.
Berlusconi wins Italian elections
Veteran centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi has won his third general election in Italy.
Zimbabwe court rejects MDC petition
Zimbabwe's High Court has rejected an opposition plea for the immediate release of results from last month's controversial presidential elections.
Bush to freeze US pullout from Iraq in July
US President George W Bush has come under fresh criticism over his policies on Iraq.
Presidential candidates face challenges among youth voters
US Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain are all being pressed with the issue of reaching the youth and female electorate as the 2008 presidential race continues.
Olympic torch survives San Francisco
Confusion reigned supreme in San Francisco yesterday as the Olympic torch relay turned into a city-wide game of hide and seek.
BMA calls for negotiations following pay cut for junior doctors
The BMA has requested an urgent meeting with NHS employers to open negotiations with junior doctors.
Irish Prime Minister Resigns
The Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern, has announced he is stepping down and will leave office on May 6th.
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Johnson bans booze on London transport
London's new Mayor, Boris Johnson, has unveiled Plans to ban the drinking of alcohol on London's transport system.
Brown's Labour suffers election humiliation
Gordon Brown's Labour party has suffered its worst performance since the 1960s in local elections in England and Wales.
Zimbabwe finally announces presidential results
The long-awaited results of Zimbabwe's troubled presidential election have finally been announced.
Bush pledges $770m to ease world hunger
American President George W Bush has asked the US Congress to approve $770m in new international food aid.
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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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