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Green candidate to face Steen
Tory MP Anthony Steen will face a challenge from the Green Party at the next general election.
UKIP's Jeff Beer reveals all
In our series of talks with local political figures, 999Kingsbridge's Nick Gibbens speaks to UKIP's Jeff Beer.
Lib Dems deny Totnes seat is now unwinnable
Recent opinion polls have revealed a sharp rise in the Tories lead over Labour, following Alastair Darling's first budget as Chancellor last week.
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 Tories still hold PlymouthThe Conservative party has retained control of Plymouth City Council following last night’s local elections. |
 Council bosses' salaries revealedA "rich list" of council executives has revealed the highest town hall earners in Devon and Cornwall. |
 Councils write off £10.7m in unpaid taxesLocal 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 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. |
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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.
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.
Zimbabwe finally announces presidential results
The long-awaited results of Zimbabwe's troubled presidential election have finally been announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bush wants more troops for Afghan mission
US President George W Bush has called on NATO allies to send more troops to help fight the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Kingsbridge RFC Beer Festival
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Sunday 3rd August 2008
The Kingsbridge RFC Beer Festival is back for its ninth year on Sunday 3 August at the Creeks End.
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South West Lawnmower Racing Club (Great Days Out) @ Burton Farm
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Saturday 16th August 2008
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Brown pledges to fight teen knife crime
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has vowed to fight the growing problem of teenage knife crime.
Clinton to end campaign and back Obama
Hillary Clinton will end her presidential campaign this weekend and back her Democratic Party rival Barack Obama.
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.
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.
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HOTEL Of The Week
World's most expensive hotel suites
The luxurious Two Story Sky Villa at The Palms in Las Vegas has been crowned the world's most expensive hotel suite by US business magazine Forbes.
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PROPERTY Of The Week
Cornworthy home on market for £4m
A contemporary designed property with commanding River Dart views has gone on the market, with offers sought in the region of £4m.
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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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