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25 September 2009

Businesses urged to take proper precautions after worker fractures skull in four-metre fall
seen at 18:13, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Businesses are being warned to take correct precautions when their staff work at height, after a roofer sustained serious head injuries when he fell nearly four metres through a roof he was working on.

Hse fines laundry company after man is crushed by machine
seen at 18:12, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging laundry companies to ensure that they have safe systems of operation in place and carry out risk assessments after a worker was left in a coma, following an incident...

East midlands motorway and trunk road works programme – monday 28 september to sunday 2 october 2009
seen at 18:12, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

M1 JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 WIDENING

M5 junction 13 to 14 – overhead cable work postponed
seen at 18:09, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).
M5 junction 13 to 14 – overhead cable work postponed
Yorkshire and the humber roadworks update
seen at 18:09, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER TO FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER

East of england roadworks update: monday 28 september – sunday 4 october 2009
seen at 18:09, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).
East of england roadworks update: monday 28 september – sunday 4 october 2009
Wiltshire firm fined £80,000 after lorry fatality
seen at 16:16, 25 September in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

The death of a man who was run over by a skip lorry has led to a waste and recycling company being fined.

Social care needs people from essex
seen at 16:14, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Maureen Ogbolu from Essex is encouraging young people who get a kick out of helping people within the community to apply for a job in social care in a new national film.

Roadworks information for cumbria and north lancashire
seen at 16:14, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 28 September 2009         

Maria eagle: helping vulnerable women offenders
seen at 16:14, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Issued on behalf of the Government Equalities Office by the News Distribution Service

Maria Eagle, Ministerial Champion for Women in the Criminal Justice System and Deputy Minister for Women and Equality...

Crumlin company fined after worker loses parts of fingers in machinery
seen at 16:14, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Machinery workings must be guarded to prevent operatives contacting dangerous parts the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said.

Wiltshire firm fined £80,000 after lorry fatality
seen at 16:14, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The death of a man who was run over by a skip lorry has led to a waste and recycling company being fined.

Firms fined £108,000 after diver fatality in canal lock
seen at 16:12, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlighted the importance of safe practices when diving after a fatality at a canal lock.

West midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance 28 september - 4 october
seen at 16:12, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

WEST MIDLANDS MOTORWAY AND TRUNK ROADS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME 28 SEPTEMBER – 4 OCTOBER 2009

Roadworks information for south lancashire, merseyside, greater manchester and cheshire
seen at 16:12, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in South Lancashire, Merseyside, Gtr Manchester and Cheshire – 7 days beginning Monday, 28 September 2009.

Social care needs people from nottinghamshire
seen at 16:12, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

David Taylor from Nottinghamshire is encouraging young people who get a kick out of helping people within the community to apply for a job in social care in a new national film.

Social care needs people from essex
seen at 16:11, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Maureen Ogbolu from Essex is encouraging young people who get a kick out of helping people within the community to apply for a job in social care in a new national film.

Designers to find new ways of protecting shopkeepers from crime
seen at 13:25, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

A competition has been opened for designers to develop new ideas or methods to tackle retail crimes such as shoplifting, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell said today,

Cumbria’s drivers urged to be deeraware
seen at 12:32, 25 September in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

As autumn approaches, the Highways Agency and partners in The Deer Initiative are asking drivers in Cumbria to watch out for deer as part of a new campaign, DeerAware.

Uk leading the way on ccs ahead of hosting international summit
seen at 12:25, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

London to host major international carbon capture and storage summit

North Sea has potential to store over 100 years worth of UK power station CO2 emissions  

A40 gloucestershire – work between lea and highnam woods
seen at 11:24, 25 September in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will carry out roadworks at a number of locations along the A40 in Gloucestershire in October 2009 and between January and March 2010.

Further sustainability appraisal of regional spatial strategy for the south west
seen at 11:24, 25 September in Tate Britain News - national (Our copy).

The Government has given the go-ahead to a further appraisal of whether proposals for the Regional Spatial Strategy for South West England (SW RSS) are the most sustainable way forward for the Region.

Nhs scientists invited to apply for research grants to improve care for patients
seen at 11:22, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Second round of Healthcare Scientist Research Fellowships announced

Healthcare Scientists are encouraged to apply for a second round of funding for research grants to improve the quality of patient care...

A40 gloucestershire – work between lea and highnam woods
seen at 11:22, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency will carry out roadworks at a number of locations along the A40 in Gloucestershire in October 2009 and between January and March 2010.

North east road works update - 26th september - 2nd october
seen at 11:22, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham 271870 Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be a contraflow with narrow lanes both north and southbound and...

Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
seen at 11:22, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).
Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
New chief executive – asset protection agency
seen at 11:22, 25 September in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

HM Treasury today announces the appointment of Stephan Wilcke as Chief Executive of the Asset Protection Agency (APA) with effect from 28 September 2009. Stephan Wilcke joins from credit asset manager Cairn Capital...

Divers found following air,land and sea search
seen at 11:19, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Two divers who went missing near Fishguard this afternoon have just been found after a major air land and sea search which lasted nearly three hours.

Britain's third sector - "the best in the world"
seen at 11:19, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Britain's charity and voluntary organisations are the "best in the world", says Angela Smith, Minister for the Third Sector, speaking at the Third Sector Excellence Awards last night.

Highways agency seeks local views about a556 scheme
seen at 11:19, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Local people are being asked their views about the best way to improve the A556 between the M6 at Junction 19 and Mere Hall.

'muck in 4 life' and help preserve the countryside
seen at 11:19, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

People of all ages across the West Midlands are being encouraged to get snap happy and do their bit for the environment.

Nhs scientists invited to apply for research grants to improve care for patients
seen at 11:19, 25 September in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

Second round of Healthcare Scientist Research Fellowships announced

Healthcare Scientists are encouraged to apply for a second round of funding for research grants to improve the quality of patient care...

'...launch a media campaign to educate the British public about Islam' -- David James
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It has become apparent to us that the main cause of Islamophobia in Britain...
'...Have an open, serious and informed debate about where spending cuts might fall.' -- Dean Johnsone
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Cuts in public spending will affect every citizen in the UK (and maybe UK...
'...legalise the use of the "Segway" in the UK' -- Kieren Hewins
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At current the American mode of transport, the "Segway" is not legal as it...
'...provide more Admiral Nurses to support carers of people with dementia' -- Mrs Louise John
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The charity For Dementia, provides a vital service called "Admiral Nurses"...
'...introduce a window scrappage scheme in the UK to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock' -- Nr Nigel Rees
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This scheme would allow householders and landlords to scrap their old poorly...
'...introduce legislation to protect cyclists from the danger of HGV's.' -- Alex Parsons-Moore
seen at 07:52, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The use of heavy goods vehicles in an urban environment creates an...
'...To regenerate the housing stock we already have to put back into Public usage instead of building new houses.' -- JAMES NIGHTINGALE
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government has announced 2,000 New Council Houses to be built, though...
'...Allow UK pistol shooters to have access to secure pistol ranges' -- Gary Sewell
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many debates and petitions ask for restoration of pistol shooting in the UK...
'...Get Florists , Garden Centres & anywhere that sells Lillies & Bouquets including Lillies to put a warning on that they are highly poisonous & deadly to cats .' -- Sarah J Watts
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As a cat lover & owner , I have been aware of the dangers of Lillies to...
'...ask stagecoach bus company to compromise and put a skeleton bus service in place' -- Mrs Patricia Winterton
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
stagecoach cancelled bus 53 to upper pleasley due to lack of funds from...
'...secure a deal at Copenhagen to cut power station emissions worldwide by 30% by 2020.and to zero by 2030' -- Ms Georgia Lee
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
"We the undersigned recognise that power stations emit more carbon dioxide...
'...to reject Lord Jackson s recommendation that fixed costs be extended to all fast track personal injury cases.' -- Rhonwen Barraclough
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Lord Jackson has been asked to undertake a review of civil litigation costs...
'...Stop British Waterways from selling off any more houses from their portfolio which is damaging the heritage and integrity of our Waterways' -- Caroline Hicks
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
British Waterways are currently undertaking selling off a huge number of...
'...intervene and prevent the installation of the proposed Wind farm at Berrier Hill, Greystoke, Cumbria, which will blight the view of the beautiful Northern Lake District as you approach from the East.' -- Richard Halsey
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There is currently a planning proposal from West Coast Energy before Eden...
'...make it compulsory for driving instructors to make their ADI status clear when pupils are looking for a driving instructor.' -- Jon Mondalson
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Currently, a driving instructor can either be a fully qualified instructor...
'...sack Baroness Scotland immediately..' -- simon matthews
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As the person responsible for introducing the immigration rules concerning...
'...stop the potential closure of Sacred Heart R.C. V.A. Primary School' -- Mrs Dawn Neville
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sacred Heart has been included in a small cluster of schools in the...
'...Reject Proposals to Permit Abortion Providers to Advertise their Services on Television or Radio' -- Miss Anna Cassar
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Broadcasting Committee of Advertising Practice has put forward proposals...
'...Introduce a tax on new (unrecycled) paper.' -- Mr Nick Broome
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Businesses waste millions of sheets of paper every day un-necessarily and...
'...Bring English law in line to that in Scotland for a minimum distance of 2kms between wind farms and places of habitation' -- Laurence Fleming
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The effects of wind turbines situated closer than 2kms on the health,...
'...offer state funerals to soldiers killed en masse, notably in Afghanistan and Iraq' -- Mr. Lewis Mayo
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
During the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, Britain and her armed forces...
'...Publish monthly accounts detailing the cost of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq' -- Gary Sewell
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Figures exist for the tragic losses in Afghanistan and Iraq and the...
'...Change the law on Estate Agents "For Sale/To Let" board displays' -- Richard Lambert
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our towns and villages are becoming swamped with estate agents boards for...
'...declare a ban on the use of air rifles in the UK' -- James Eccles
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Air rifles cause unnecessary pain when misused. What is their purpose? I can...
'...Change the May Day Bank Holiday to 'A Day For England'.' -- Mr Mark Peattie
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We Are hoping that by changing the May Day Bank Holiday to 'A Day For...
'...Fund and launch a TV campaign to educate road users about lane discipline' -- Mr James Edwards
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We ask the government to use some of its television advertising budget to...
'...to call upon the new Japanese Prime Minister and his government to stop the cruel slaughter of around 20,000 dolphins, porpoises and other whales in Japan s coastal waters every year and to respect the international ban on commercial whaling .' -- And
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Japanese government issues quotas for the slaughter of around 20,000...
'...Declare Rememberance Day a National Holiday' -- Mr Joe Joyce
seen at 07:51, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We should do this to remember all of those in our Armed Forces and Emergency...
'...sanction the use of audio visual recordings for all benefit based medicals' -- des harcus
seen at 07:50, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This is a petition for the government to introduce audio visual recordings...
'...put barcodes on cash notes' -- Simon Quinn
seen at 07:50, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
putting barcodes on cash notes can allow a new system to identify each note...
'...Create a National Free Wi-Fi service covering most cities.' -- Mr Mike Watts
seen at 07:50, 25 September in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
iPod touches. Laptops. Computers, And other electrical goods that are...
Uk film makers get £100m support from tax relief
seen at 07:34, 25 September in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

New figures showing the continued success of the Government’s film tax relief were released today. In 2008/09 over £100m of support has been provided for the production of over 170 UK films.

New it services contract
seen at 07:34, 25 September in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

HM Treasury has signed a contract with Fujitsu to provide information and communication technology services.  The services will be delivered as part of the Cabinet Office Public Sector Flex shared service framework...

Nation of water wasters – new campaign to save 20 litres a day
seen at 07:34, 25 September in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...

Help inform our next regular recession report focussing on the impacts on business performance
seen at 06:37, 25 September in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

For our next regular recession report, we're looking at the impact of recession on business performance. Our last business performance report in January found:

an increasing...

Rheoliadau Labelu Pysgod (Cymru) 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 04:57, 25 September in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started around the 10th July 2009, but we couldn't automatically determine when it ends. Check its website for more information.

We were unable to obtain a summary of this consultation. For...
Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 04:57, 25 September in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 9th July 2009 and ends on 1st October 2009.

The new regulations are intended to update and consolidate the current Fish Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2003 and the Fish...

Fish Labelling (England) Regulations 2009 (The Food Standards Agency)
seen at 04:57, 25 September in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 9th July 2009 and ends on 1st October 2009.

The new regulations are intended to update and consolidate the current Fish Labelling (England) Regulations 2003 and the Fish ...

Hse warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care
seen at 01:59, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care.

A27: portfield railway bridge refurbishment
seen at 01:59, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Portfield railway bridge on the A27 in Chichester is to undergo a full refurbishment to improve its reliability for road users.

Hse increases flexibility of first aid at work
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is making changes to the First Aid at Work (FAW) training regime to make it more flexible – saving businesses time and money without compromising health and safety.        

Hse prosecutes water filtration company after worker is severely injured
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging companies to ensure that any equipment they use is fit for purpose and that safe and effective working systems are put into place, to protect employees.

Highways agency reminds drivers in kent & sussex to "respect our road workers"
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

As the country returns to work after the summer holidays, the Highways Agency is reminding drivers across Kent and Sussex to take extra care when driving through roadworks, both for their own safety and that ...

New it services contract
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

HM Treasury has signed a contract with Fujitsu to provide information and communication technology services.  The services will be delivered as part of the Cabinet Office Public Sector Flex shared service framework...

Police force fined after shooting of a civilian staff member
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing a stark reminder to employers that a risk assessment with no follow up action does not stop serious injuries in the workplace. The call comes after the sentencing...

Nation of water wasters – new campaign to save 20 litres a day
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Britain is a nation of water wasters, according to a new Defra campaign launched today. The average household uses over 100,000 litres of water a year – that’s the equivalent of 317 pints or 150 litres per person...

A26, beddingham: road renewal scheme
seen at 01:58, 25 September in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

Improvements to the A26 near Beddingham in East Sussex are to be carried out from next week, lasting until November.