Leisure & Hobbies
Tombstoning: A stunt too far?
The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death.
Surfing skies by kite
Kitesurfing has exploded onto the extreme sports scene over the last five years. We take a quick look at the sport.
Powerboat race returns to British waters
A prestigious powerboat race is to return to South West waters this summer after a three-year break.
Riding the wake
Wakeboarding is becoming an increasingly popular pastime in the UK, and once you get a taste it's easy to become hooked.
Filling up the Fairways
Depending on your point of view, golf is either a leisurely day spent outdoors on the green, or a pointless waste of time.
Surf's up in Dorset
Europe's first artificial surf reef will be built in the UK, it has been announced.
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 Calling all Cornish surf girlsYear-on-year women are the fastest growing sector in the surf industry and with thousands of new girls taking to the waves, a brand new club, Cornwall Surfer Girls is on a mission to grow and develop its vision and membership. |
 Archaeologists discover Roman fortUniversity of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall. |
 Powerboat race returns to Westcountry watersA prestigious powerboat race is to return to South West waters this summer after a three-year break. |
 Where to watch birds in the WestcountryThe Westcountry is a good place to watch birds for a number of reasons, says the RSPB's Sophie Atherton. |
 Archaeologists invite locals to unearth county's Roman pastArchaeologists from Devon are inviting volunteers to get involved in a major excavation in Brayford, north Devon, this spring. |
 Tombstoning: Diving to your death?The craze of 'tombstoning' provides one of the best adrenaline rushes one can get, albeit with the added danger of serious injury...and death. |
 Europe's first artificial surf reef to be built in DorsetEurope's first artificial surf reef will be built in Dorset, it has been announced. |
 Britain's best-loved footpathThe South West of England is renowned for its superb and immensely varied coastline and there's no better way to enjoy it than on foot. |
 Cornwall's best surfing beachesRob Barber, editor of ThreeSixty Bodyboarding Magazine, looks at Cornwall's best surfing and bodyboarding beaches. |
 Huge cash boost for South West surfingSurfing in the South West has received a major new cash boost. |
Leisure & Hobbies - around the network
Anglers urged to buy a licence
Anglers eagerly anticipating the opening of the coarse fishing season on June 16 should make sure they have a valid rod licence.
Power warning issued to UK anglers
Anglers, fishery owners and landowners in the UK have been reminded about the dangers of overhead power lines.
Salmon could net £550m for Scottish economy
Salmon fishing is poised to deliver a £550m bonanza to the Scottish economy over the next five years, an industry conference has heard.
Victorian spy camera makes £21,600 at auction
An extremely rare early spy watch camera made in Birmingham in the 19th century has been sold at auction for a £21,600.
Britain's best-loved footpath
The South West of England is renowned for its superb and immensely varied coastline and there's no better way to enjoy it than on foot.
Queen Elizabeth's teapot sold for £1m
A Chinese teapot that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth I has been sold at auction in Hong Kong for more than £1m.
Fishing in Finland
With over 180,000 lakes, a long coastline and numerous rivers there are fishing opportunities all around Finland.
Take a hike this winter
The National Trust, together with the over 50s insurer RIAS, have joined together to promote a range of walks that open up the great outdoors to young and old alike.
Stradivari violin auctioned for $2.73m
A Stradivari violin almost 280 years old has been sold at auction in New York for nearly $2.8m.
Giant pike may fetch £6,000
A giant pike which was caught in Norfolk in 1956 and mounted by J Cooper and Sons of Hounslow will go under the hammer this summer.
Multiplier fishing reels - Wide or narrow spool
Mike Concannon, from Fishing Dartmouth, looks at the different types of multiplier fishing reels.
Knight Rider car KITT up for sale
One of four "talking" cars used in the popular 80s TV show, Knight Rider, is to be sold in the US.
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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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