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Major step forward for £120m Exeter Science Park
Plans for a new £120m Science Park on the outskirts of Exeter have taken a major step forward with the announcement that the land for the project has been purchased.
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.
Council bosses' salaries revealed
A "rich list" of council executives has revealed the highest town hall earners in Devon and Cornwall.
Final straw for thatchers
The character of our countryside is under threat from a crisis that's shaking the rafters of the thatching industry.
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.
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 State-of-the-art £100m college for North DevonNorth Devon College is moving to a new state-of-the-art £100m campus, it has been confirmed. |
 Fifteen Cornwall wins national 'Tourism Oscar'Fifteen Cornwall won gold at this year's Enjoy England Awards on Wednesday 23 April, scooping the top award in the 'Taste of England' category. |
 Casino plan hits jackpotA 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. |
 Call to curb alcohol misuseA new report has revealed a surge in the number of alcohol-related admissions to the region's hospitals. |
 Devon's premier garden centreIvybridge's popular Endsleigh Garden and Leisure offers a complete solution to all your gardening needs. |
 Archaeologists discover Roman fortUniversity of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. |
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 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
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 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. |
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