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Not All Uprisings in the Arab World Are the Same

So how's your geography? Before the recent events in the Middle East, how quickly could you have pinpointed Libya, The Yemen or Bahrain on a map? Libya? Well, North Africa, Gulf of Sirte, 'Monty' and Rommel, and a violent and primitive dictator, who, having been born in a tent, still prefers after 42 years as president to live in one. The Yemen? Harder, but mention Aden and perhaps all becomes clear? Yemen, a country with universal suffrage, where only Muslims can hold office and Sharia Law p...

Team Gregory Building Confidently for 2012 ; Advertorial

2011 has started really well for the five athletes who comprise Team Gregory and especially so for former World Champion windsurfer Nick Dempsey. 2010 wasn't a memorable on for Nick who failed to retain his World RS:X Crown in Denmark last year and felt that he been standing still. He set about putting that right with some intensive training including fitness training and a lot of cycling and its has paid off spectacularly in the early part of the year.

Cuts Are Smokescreen for Long-Term Change ; Letters

Last week at County Hall in Taunton, the Conservative administration passed their budget for the coming year, accepting no amendments whatsoever, with its severe cuts to services, especially for the young, elderly and disabled. This decision, taken together with the cuts being imposed by the coalition government in London, will result in the greatest reduction in public services locally and nationally since World War II. I went to Taunton with a coach load of local people to lobby the council...

Seafood Is Speciality of Historic Inn

An historic Devon inn reputed to date back more than four centuries is being brought to the open market for the first time in 18 years. The Anchor Inn is situated on the harbourside in the small village of Cockwood, near Exeter, overlooking the River Exe.

Five Properties for Sale As Charity Consolidates

St John Ambulance has instructed agents Drew Pearce to market its properties in five areas of Devon and to find alternative accommodation for the charity. The firm of chartered surveyors and property agents is disposing of premises owned by St John Ambulance in Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Totnes and Braunton.

Transport Guru to Talk at Lunchtime Lecture

Let Units Sparked Strong Interest

O'gara Recalled for Trip to Murrayfield

Robinson Demands Scottish Improvement

Wales' Jones Closes in On His Test Century

Revitalised Cueto Ready to Take On Rivals France

England winger Mark Cueto admits he has been revitalised by the infectious enthusiasm of back-three partners Chris Ashton and Ben Foden. The emergence of winger Ashton and full-back Foden has helped to inject dynamism into England's play over the past 12 months.

Pub Conversion Will Have Cafe Chain

The former Ship Inn at Kingsbridge is being turned into residential accommodation with a ground floor trade area by new owners Yelverton Properties Ltd. The company has let the ground floor retail space to Costa Coffee and is developing the upper floors of the Grade II Listed town centre building.

Rare Lifestyle Opportunity for Buyer Taking Plunge with Beachside Cafe

A rare opportunity to live and work on the edge of one of the Westcountry's most stunning beaches is being offered on Cornwall's Atlantic coast. Cafe Coast is situated next to the beach and car park at Porth, one of the main tidal shorelines on the northern side of Newquay.

Demand Still Falling, Finds Rics Survey

The latest analysis of commercial property in the South West reveals ongoing uncertainty over rent and capital values, and pronounced differences in the sectors. The RICS Commercial Property Market Survey for the final quarter of 2010 shows 6 per cent more surveyors expected new sales and lettings to increase in the next three months. However 15 per cent more reported a fall in occupier inquiries. In the last three months of 2010, overall tenant demand dropped slightly, with a net balance of ...

Freehold Depot Provides Scope Redevelopment

A substantial freehold depot made up of nine separate units and an office block is available to buy in Torquay. The former Havills electrical contractors at 196-198 Teignmouth Road is suitable for continued use as an industrial site or for possible redevelopment, subject to planning.

City Office Suites Meet Preference for Modernity

Offices within a city centre building that is home to the Cornish & Devon Media Group and Foot Anstey Solicitors are to let in Truro. Two suites are available at High Water House in Malpas Road following an internal reorganisation of the building. The premises are located on the first and second floor and can be occupied either jointly or separately. On the first floor the suite covers 1,045sq ft and is available at an annual rent of Pounds 17,200. The second floor suite has 2,195sq ft and is...

Pastor Shot Dead by Dog-Napper

Tributes Paid to Irish Victim of New Zealand Earthquake

Tributes have been paid to an Irishman killed in the devastating New Zealand earthquake which has claimed at least 75 lives. As rescue workers continued to comb through the rubble, authorities in Ireland confirmed that an Irishman and a man believed to be originally from the UK but now living in New Zealand were among the dead.

Uk Rescue Team Is Due to Arrive in Disaster Zone

A 55-strong search and rescue team from the UK is due to land in New Zealand this morning, where it will be helping emergency services. They are all volunteers who work in various fire and rescue services across the UK.

Former Obama Aide Wins Mayoral Race

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, just elected mayor of Chicago, called his victory "humbling" and "most gratifying". He also thanked retiring mayor Richard Daley for his lifetime of service to the city.