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Government's green energy plan to boost West economy
The Westcountry economy is poised for a welcome boost after the Government announced plans to significantly increase the use of renewable energy.
Westcountry beaches are best in Britain
Westcountry beaches have come top for water quality for the third consecutive year, a Marine Conservation Society (MCS) survey has revealed.
Litter spoils region's beautiful beaches
The amount of plastic littering Westcountry beaches is at its highest level since records began, a survey warns.
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.
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.
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Napoli removal to start in May
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Dreaming of a white Easter?
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Snow and cold winds are sweeping across many parts of northern Britain but there is little chance of a white Easter in the Westcountry.
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Making waves to generate cash
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Wave Hub, the world's first large-scale wave farm off the coast of north Cornwall, will create 1,000 jobs and £330m in the regional economy over 25 years.
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Devon town to generate energy from household waste
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Plans to create a new centre for renewable energy could make Tiverton the country's greenest town.
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Fullabrook Down set for wind farm
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The proposal to build the biggest wind farm in England has been given the go ahead, but not everyone is happy.
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County is top of recycling league
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Somerset is the Westcountry's top recycling county, figures from Defra show.
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Devon musicians back climate change campaign
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Award-winning folk music duo Show of Hands are lending their support to a national campaign aimed at putting pressure on the UK government to take urgent action on climate change.
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Devon town bins plastic bags
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The south Devon town of Modbury has become the first plastic-bag-free place in the UK.
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Tranquillity of South West countryside under threat
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The tranquility of the South West countryside could all but disappear within the next 70 years, figures warn.
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South West beaches are best in Europe
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The South West has cleaner bathing waters than some of Europe's leading holiday resorts, according to a new EU report.
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Michelle Obama praises husband at Democratic convention
The US Democrats have kicked off their national convention in Denver, with a passionate speech by Michelle Obama, the wife of the soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee.
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Travel tips to beat the credit crunch
Tots to Travel, experts in family-friendly travel, have these tips on how to cut costs when travelling with children.
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Fat Duck hatches a perfect 10
Heston Blumenthal's restaurant The Fat Duck has achieved the rare feat of scoring a perfect ten out of ten in The Good Food Guide 2009.