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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.
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.
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.
Ricky Tomlinson in Cheltenham
Two hours of non-stop comedy is on the bill at the Everyman later this month as comic genius Ricky Tomlinson brings his 'Laughter Show' to Cheltenham.
MasterChef winner lands job at Gidleigh Park
Top TV chef Michael Caines MBE has offered the winner of BBC Two's MasterChef a job at his award-winning Devon restaurant.
Top bands to play at Show of Hands festival
Tickets for Show of Hands' hugely popular annual summer family concert on the Dorset heritage coast have gone on sale.
Beer lovers in for tasty treat
The Plymouth Beer Festival is back for its fifth year with over 120 real ales and ciders available on Friday 11 July and Saturday 12 July at Plymouth Pavilions.
Enjoy a tasty Sunday lunch at Dart Marina!
Sunday lunch is back on the menu at Dartmouth's luxurious Dart Marina Hotel.
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.
Bournemouth by night
Bournemouth town centre is bustling by day and equally so, bursting with fun, excitement and activities by night.
Living Coasts unveils big changes
Torquay will be home to an underground forest, blue stingrays and dinosaur crabs thanks to a series of new developments at Living Coasts.
To the manor born again
A century ago, Bovey Castle was the country set's newest estate-of-the-art, lovingly built and fashioned, in no-expense-spared Tudor splendour, by the second Viscount Hambleden, heir to the mighty W.H.Smith empire.
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Don’t leave the Pooch at Home!
Where To Stay
Hell Bay is a handsome, privately owned hotel which stands in one of the UK's most dramatic settings - right at the edge of the Atlantic on the tiny island of Bryher, the smallest community in the Isles of Scilly.
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Elegant but relaxed, classic yet quirky
Where To Stay
Hotel du Vin & Bistro, Bristol, the third in this acclaimed chain, indicated a shift for Hotel du Vin, both in the nature of the property and also in the style of decoration employed inside.
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Stein's Seafood Restaurant reopens after £2.5m refit
Where To Eat
Rick Stein's stylish new Seafood Restaurant in Padstow has opened its doors after a £2.5m refurbishment.
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Small city, BIG nightlife
Nightlife
These nightlife options provide readers with the best places in Bath to unwind, kick back and leave the day behind.
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Bath is the retail therapy capital for real shops
Where To Shop
Identical towns with identical high streets dominated by chain shops are draining the character from British town centres, according to a survey by the New Economics Foundation.
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Shopping with style
Where To Shop
Jane Furnival, who writes a weekly shopping column in the Daily Telegraph, looks at what Cheltenham has to offer the shopper.
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Cornwall's top 10 restaurants
Where To Eat
With the help of toptable.co.uk, we've compiled a list of the top 10 restaurants in Cornwall.
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Newquay - the undisputed party capital of Britain
Nightlife
Renowned as the clubbing capital of the UK, the Cornish town of Newquay offers night owls a wide selection of top clubs to choose from.
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Stonehenge named best historical site
Where To Go
Stonehenge, located on the windy Salisbury Plains, has been crowned the best historical site in the UK.
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A global garden for the 21st Century
Where To Go
The Eden Project, a large-scale environmental complex in Cornwall, has, in recent years, become one of the UK's leading tourist attractions.
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London, New York, Trebetherick!
Where To Eat
Top chefs land at Trebetherick's St Moritz Hotel bringing the ultimate Cornish dining experience - all day long.
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Dara O Briain heads to Plymouth
What's On
Popular stand up comedian Dara O Briain heads to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 10 May with a brand new show.
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Sugababes are coming to town
What's On
Pop trio Sugababes are heading back to the Plymouth Pavilions on Sunday 16 March as part of a 20-date tour of the UK.
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HOTEL Of The Week
To the manor born again
A century ago, Bovey Castle was the country set's newest estate-of-the-art, lovingly built and fashioned, in no-expense-spared Tudor splendour, by the second Viscount Hambleden, heir to the mighty W.H.Smith empire.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
Detatched home delights
A detached three bedroom property with magnificent River Dart views has gone on the market.
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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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RECIPE Of The Week
Grilled Exmouth sea bass fillet, dill potatoes, crispy Serrano ham and roasted Somerset purple garlic salsa
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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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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