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From around lunchtime today Portland Coastguard have been coordinating assistance in the Sidmouth area where a combination of wind, tides and surf has meant that various people have been taken to hospital after ...
The death occurred this afternoon of a 42 year old male swimmer, after he got into difficulties off Teignmouth beach.
In a response to the announcement by the UN Secretary General today that he has appointed Navanethem Pillay as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Foreign Office Minister Lord Malloch-Brown said:
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of Cleves School, Surrey for September 2009/10. The school wished to replace the catchment area oversubscription...
Three men were jailed for a total of 34 years at Canterbury Crown Court today after being found guilty of smuggling 3.98kgs of powder containing cocaine into the UK through the UK controlled zone in Coquelles, France...
Gordon Brown has hosted an awards ceremony in London for people using cutting edge technology and innovation to drive social change.
The OFT has appointed Frances Barr to the post of General Counsel.
Bogus driving instructors were given a clear warning today that their activities are being watched and will be followed by prosecution.
The MPA's Stockwell scrutiny report was discussed by members at the full Authority meeting on Thursday 24 July 2008
Employers will receive details this week from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) of what they can do to get ready for the tax code changes which will be required for many individuals following the Chancellor's announcement...
At just before 8.00 a.m. this morning, Swansea Coastguard received a very indistinct mobile phone call from a yacht which appeared to have broken down and was taking on water after springing a leak. The caller was...
A young child had a very lucky escape today after being blown out to sea on an inflatable rubber ring. The eight year old was plucked from the sea by a fishing boat which responded to Swansea Coastguard's emergency...
The Prime Minister has called upon the international community to renew its efforts on the Millennium Development Goals in a speech at the Lambeth Conference in London.
Natural England will work with Defra to ensure that all of those with a stake in the environment recognise the role that they need to play in helping the natural environment adapt to climate change.
The Annual Review of Controls on Imports of Animal Products 2007/08 has been published today.
Thanks Gordon, food for thought for all of us.
This information sheet gives an overview of the sources of funding available to older learners who want to study in Scotland.
This information sheet gives an overview of the sources of funding available to older learners who want to study in Scotland.
Housing Minister Caroline Flint today set out the Government's latest proposals for the UK's toughest ever green standards for new housing as she unveiled a progress report on eco-towns.
Housing Minister Caroline Flint today set out the Government's latest proposals for the UK's toughest ever green standards for new housing as she unveiled a progress report on eco-towns.
Over half (58 per cent) of UK workers suffer from 'Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder' which leaves many de-motivated, unhappy and even close to quitting their jobs, according to a poll released today by the Training...
The PM has held a special reception at Number 10 in recognition of 30,000 Land Girls and their service to the nation during World War II.
Gordon Brown has welcomed five short-listed candidates for the title of Britain's kindest kid to 10 Downing Street.
Growth slows with sharp fall in June
With reference to James's point, I worry about relative poverty, both for obvious reasons (it should be falling, but never does), but also because it will only change (I think I've got this right) when ...
Climate Change Minister Joan Ruddock today called on organisations across the public and private sector to develop imaginative and innovative approaches to deal with the impact of a changing climate.
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced the appointment of Julia King to the Committee on Climate Change.
Lord Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food, Farming and Animal Health today announced seven new members to the Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).
Views heard on how London's care system needs to adapt to ageing population
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A Government programme to cut drug related crime has reached a formidable milestone, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said today.
Non-UK drivers and hauliers who flout the rules of the road face being fined and having their vehicles immobilised under new road safety proposals published today by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
The Department for Transport has today published the statistical bulletin Road Statistics 2007: Traffic, Speeds and Congestion according to the arrangements approved by the UK Statistics Authority. This bulletin...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a variation to the admission arrangements of Stoke Damerel Community School. Plymouth City Council referred the variation to the adjudicator which...
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Northamptonshire County Council to reduce the admission number at Sunnyside Primary School from 45 to 30.
The Government today welcomed a landmark industry agreement to address unlawful file-sharing of film and music online.
A list of 10 proposed projects that could provide clean, green energy from the tide in the Severn Estuary is being considered. The list has been published at an event to discuss the progress of the feasibility study...
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The slides and speaking notes for a presentation on State of the Countryside 2008 given by Nicola Lloyd, our Director of Analysis, at the launch...
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The slides for a presentation on 'Changing social trends and the rural/urban divide' given by Joe Saxton, nfpSynergy, at the launch of the...
HM the Queen has appointed Louise Relph to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned her...
Two fishermen have been rescued from a life raft, 20 miles off Penzance after their fishing vessel sank. At 15.52 Falmouth Coastguard was contacted by RNLI Headquarters reporting that the fishing vessel Levan Mor...
Two fishermen have been rescued from a life raft, 20 miles off Penzance after their fishing vessel sank. At 15.52 Falmouth Coastguard was contacted by RNLI Headquarters reporting that the fishing vessel Levan Mor...