Life on the ocean waves beckons for five lucky young people living in the South West this summer.

It's not like the Herald Express to understate a story, but the news Network Rail has announced no 'immediate' plans to re-route the Penzance to London line, was not just a relief for Teignmouth and Dawlish, but for the whole of South Devon.

By Matt Chorley London Editor Urgent action is needed to ensure the Westcountry's rich natural environment can survive in the 21st century, a major report warns today.

By EXCLUSIVEMatt Chorley London Editor Health services in Devon and Cornwall have been short-changed by more than pounds370 million in the last five years, re-igniting claims that the Government is biased in favour of urban areas.

By Matt Chorley London Editor The future of 100 Westcountry primary schools - many in rural areas - could be under threat from Government pressure to fill empty desks, it was warned last night.