24 February 2012 Last updated at 01:40 ET

Effort to help Syria journalistPaul Conroy

Diplomatic efforts are under way to get wounded Devon-based photographer Paul Conroy out of Syria, the Foreign Office says.

ADHD school review by researchers

Researchers in Plymouth receive about £310,000 to examine alternative treatments for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Welsh AssemblyJobs to go at building firm

A Teesside-based building contractor, which has a site in Exeter, goes into administration with the loss of 148 jobs.

Martyn Oates Article written by Martyn Oates Martyn Oates Political editor, South West

Council tax freeze splits Tories

13:09 UK time, Sunday, 19 February 2012

The government's drive for a country-wide council tax freeze next year has brought tensions with council leaders to the surface.

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