The Devon Week is a round up of news events throughout the region.
The bite-size digest is in beta testing at the moment and is published by not-for-profit News and Media Republic Ltd to work alongside its other publications and crowd sourcing experiment.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
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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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
 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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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
 Image of the week, the Research Vessel Falcon Spirit from Plymouth University’s Marine Institute being named
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
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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Monday, July 5, 2010
 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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Monday, July 5, 2010
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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Monday, June 28, 2010
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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Monday, June 28, 2010
 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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Monday, June 28, 2010
 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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Thursday, June 24, 2010
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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Recent News- Exeter council complains of being 'frozen out' in economic plans for region's future September 2, 2010
Exeter City Council is not part of the Local Enterprise Partnership, successor to the Regional... - Agatha Christie tree to be protected as towns gear up to Christie 120th anniversary September 1, 2010
Torbay is preparing for the 120th anniversary of The Bay's crime sleuth sensation, Agatha Christie,... - Totnes puppeteer John Roberts is famed as meerkat man and has a career in puppeteering July 31, 2010
John Roberts, the puppeteer creator of the meerkat in the Comparethemarket's comparethemeerkat advertising campaign lives... - Special tribute to butterfly expert unveiled at Orley Common near Ipplepe July 29, 2010
A colourful display panel about the lives of butterflies has been unveiled at Orley Common... - Further cuts to Exeter council budget 'inevitable' July 28, 2010
Further cuts predicted for Exeter City Council as it faces up to 'challenging' situation - South Devon zoo goes for national glory July 28, 2010
Paignton Zoo is in the running to become Eden TV’s Wildlife Attraction of the Year... - Harriet Jones: fashion and jewellery from a young designer July 28, 2010
Harriet Jones is a 16-year-old fashion designer and jewellery maker based in Plymouth. She's been... - Three Teignbridge parks named among country's best July 28, 2010
Courtenay Park, Decoy Country Park and Teignmouth Den have picked up Green Flag park awards,... - Tiverton Pannier Market (video) July 27, 2010
Devon filmmaker Will Foxwell captures the strength of Tiverton Pannier market in a film which... - Barnstaple Blackout (video) July 26, 2010
An independent filmmaker in North Devon put the flash mob idea to the test in...
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