the Devon Week

The Devon Week is a round up of news events throughout the region.
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Agatha Christie tree to be protected as towns gear up to Christie 120th anniversary

Torbay is preparing for the 120th anniversary of The Bay’s crime sleuth sensation, Agatha Christie, with more than 50 Christie-themed events, including a red-herring hunt and firework display. Meanwhile, the tree that shaded young Agatha as she kept cricket scores is under threat

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Businesses told to 'look to Europe' for prosperity

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There’s tailored support available for South West companies to break into the £200bn single market of Europe, says South West MEP Graham Watson

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Image of the Week: Falcon Spirit

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Image of the week, the Research Vessel Falcon Spirit from Plymouth University’s Marine Institute being named

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Disappointment as Building Schools for the Future funding stopped

North Devon has been stung by future funding for Ilfracombe and Chulmleigh Community Colleges are to be withheld under the government’s cost cutting scheme

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John Bercow prefers Devon to Dar es Salaam

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Speaker of the House John Bercow has been singing the praises of Woolacombe Bay North Devon, especially for families, what with the value for money, and loads for kids to do

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High Court rules for emergency elections in Exeter with scrapping of unitary status

The Hight Court has ruled that Exeter should undergo emergency elections for its city council after plans for a unitary authority in the city have been abolished by the coalition government.

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Tips to stay cool at work this summer

Head of Exeter’s Environmental Health Services, Robert Norley on heat in the work place, with some tips on how to stay cool in the office this summer

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Conservationist learns language to help work protecting critically endangered species

Jez Bird

The latest recruit to Devon’s Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust Jez Bird is learning Bahasa Indonesia to help his work protecting the endangered Sulawesi crested black macaque – known locally as the yaki

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Castles, gorges, rivers and tunnels: facelift makes the West Devon Way even more accessible

Brentor, on the West Devon Way

The West Devon Way is perfect for walkers, experienced or novice, cyclists, sight seers or those who just want to get out in the historic countryside of West Devon. And the new facelift makes it even more accessible

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West Coast Energy looks to tempt South West landowners with wind turbine deal

West Coast Energy is looking for South West landowners to have a wind turbine on their property in exchange for income or discounted energy

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