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Slow internet affects businesses
A council survey shows that rural Devon is at "high risk" of being left behind because of slow broadband. |
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Tests completed at tungsten mine
Plans to begin mining for tungsten and tin again on the edge of Dartmoor are moving ahead, with drilling tests completed. |
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Stranded teachers face losing pay
A union says it will fight moves to dock the pay of Devon teachers stranded abroad after flight cancellations. |
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Devon-Cornwall test plane flown
A Devon-based airline carries out a test flight from Plymouth to Newquay, Cornwall, to assess a continuing threat from a volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. |
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Ash cloud threat to Devon economy
Commercial flights from Devon's two main airports are cancelled for another day because of the volcanic ash cloud. |
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Sainsbury's wins battle of shops
Sainsbury's beats Tesco in a battle for a supermarket in a Devon town amid concerns from businesses. |
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The Full Election Story: 8 April
All the key points, analysis and reaction as the General Election 2010 gets under way. |
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Business concerns over rural mail
Business leaders in Devon and Cornwall write to Royal Mail to complain about delivery changes which could see items arrive as late as 1600. |
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City could be spared traffic jams
A £26m programme is agreed to beat traffic congestion in Exeter when a new town is built nearby. |
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Economy fears over road closure
There are fears a temporary closure of one of two main routes into the south west could harm the region's economy. |
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Flood fears may harm regeneration
Concerns arise over climate change predictions which could result in coastal regeneration projects in the south west being scuppered. |
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Firms 'face long road to recover'
Devon and Cornwall are facing a long haul out of the recession, experts warn. |
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Big freeze keeps schools closed
Plunging temperatures and the risk of freezing ice means more than 100 schools in Cornwall will remain closed. |
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Ice and cold keeps schools closed
Score of schools in Devon will remain closed again ice continues to affect roads and temperatures plunge to well below zero. |
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New snow brings treacherous roads
A fresh fall of snow is causing hazardous conditions on Cornwall's roads and travel problems for people across the county. |
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Schools closed as cold continues
More than 200 schools are closed again across Devon as snow turning into ice causes treacherous conditions for drivers. |
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Cornwall 'best UK holiday spot'
Cornwall is crowned the UK's best holiday destination at a travel-industry awards ceremony. |
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New shops to boost town's trade
A multi-million pound shopping centre is officially opened in St Austell. |
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Spring launch for new fast ferry
A newly formed ferry operator will launch a 50-minute crossing between south Wales and Devon in the new year. |
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Plymouth second for bankruptcies
Plymouth has the second highest levels of personal bankruptcy in the UK after Hull, according to a report. |