Town to go digital in April 2009
Kingsbridge will switch once and for all to the new digital television platform next spring, it has been announced.
Wi-fi health fears played down
The principal of Kingsbridge Community College has played down fears that wireless internet technology could increase the long-term risk of cancer in children.
East Prawle gets mobile reception hotspot
A mobile phone reception hotspot is being built in East Prawle in the form of a 2ft mounted block.
South Hams businesses boost broadband project
A third of all firms accessing the Catayst4Growth programme to improve their net communications are based in the South Hams.
Devon in Touch hits Kingsbridge
People living in Kingsbridge benefited from a pioneering initiative to promote interest in IT when a special roadshow came to town.
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US agrees with need for international nuclear ban on Iran
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the US has been working with Russia, China and three European countries to forge a coalition banning Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Fifth of GP surgeries could close, Tories warn
Around a fifth of England's GP surgeries are under threat of closure, according to the Conservative party.
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Bush pledges $770m to ease world hunger
American President George W Bush has asked the US Congress to approve $770m in new international food aid.
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