Westcountry technology
Somerset 'leads broadband Britain'
Somerset is the UK's broadband capital, with nearly half of all the county's households and businesses having high-speed net access, a survey says.
Brixham police broadcast on Youtube
Police in Brixham are to broadcast monthly films about their work on video-sharing website Youtube.
Plymouth scientists to teach robot to talk
Scientists in the Westcountry are preparing to teach a baby robot how to talk.
Region's tourists love to surf
A growing number of people are using the worldwide web to choose and book their South West holidays, a survey finds.
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Bebo named best social networking site
Bebo performs much better than its social networking rivals Facebook and MySpace, a report has found.
Violent games make people more aggressive
People who play violent video games are more likely to act aggressively in everyday life, a US study has suggested.
The Rise of Social Stalking
Facebook has seen a dramatic rise in popularity and power over recent months, but the potential dangers of social networking sites are not to be underestimated.
How to choose a broadband provider
Michael Phillips, product development director of BroadbandChoices.co.uk, talks about how to choose the right broadband provider.
Get set for Switchover
The digital revolution is well and truly upon us, with all television sets in the UK now required to switch from analogue to digital. But what's all the fuss about?
The idiots guide to podcasting
Podcasting is one of the most important developments in the way that audio and visual media is consumed and presents a new type of online media delivery.
Wapple unveils mobile advertising
They'll be no escape as new mobile phone advertising technology enables companies to target consumers wherever they are.
Britney Spears tops online searches
Pop singer Britney Spears proved the most searched for celebrity in 2007, while "weather" was the most popular general term, according to AOL.
Desktops aren't Dead (yet)
Laptop sales continue to increase and outstrip desktops, but what advantages does the desktop have over its mobile rival?
World's first talking message tag
The way to communicate used to be via letters and telegrams, but technology has changed all that.
Computer workout boosts memory
Doing the right kind of brain exercises can improve the memory and other mental abilities of older people, research suggests.
SatNav sparks interest in our heritage
A new SatNav tour guide that alerts motorists to Britain's greatest historical sites as they drive near them is set to spark fresh interest in our heritage.
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iTunes is biggest US music retailer
Apple's iTunes online music store has surpassed Wal-Mart Stores to become the biggest music retailer in America, a report finds.
HP leads Dell in PC sales
Hewlett-Packard, commonly referred to as HP, easily outsold its biggest rival Dell in the lucrative personal computer market last year, figures show.
People 'scared of making the broadband switch'
One third of consumers wishing to switch broadband provider don't do so because they have no faith in the process, research reveals.
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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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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