At half past 3 this afternoon an 81 metre cargo vessel radioed Solent Coastguard to report that their cargo of 1900 tonnes of Corn Gluten pellets had started to generate heat and smoke.
Everyone is being given the opportunity to talk to pesticides experts about ‘Food Security’ at an event in York this November.Â
This news release has been issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Government Equalities Office and the Ministry of Justice Leeds is today the next stop for the Women in Focus roadshow, a nationwide...
Weekly round up of road works in wiltshire, gloucestershire, somerset and bristol
M1 JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 WIDENING
PROGRAMME 5 – 11 OCTOBER 2009
More than one hundred thousands businesses in the West Midlands are today finding out that their rate bills will fall next year as a result of the five yearly revaluation of business property.
Prime Minister’s Commission sets out its vision for the future.
Saturday 3 October to Friday 9 October
Britain’s most successful ever Olympian, Sir Steve Redgrave, is to champion the drive to get more people playing sport, as a lasting legacy of London’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012 and the country’s ‘...
The completion of a series of reforms, to strengthen the focus on public protection in the regulation of health professionals including nurses, midwives and dentists, was announced by the Department of Health...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned companies of their duty to protect employees working at height, after a cleaner was hurt in a fall at Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station in Nottinghamshire.
M5 Avonmouth Bridge
Major resurfacing and waterproofing work started on the northbound carriageway of the M5 Avonmouth Bridge on Wednesday 2 September and will continue until Christmas.
PROGRAMME 5 – 11 OCTOBER 2009
Clyde Coastguard are currently engaged in co-ordinating a search for a missing 65 year old spear fishing diver off Ardnamurchan Point after concerns were raised by his wife when he had not reappeared after several...
The Health and Safety Executive is warning food companies about the need for suitable risk assessments and adequate guarding of machinery after a company was fined today at Oxford Magistrates Court, following...
New guidance to measure and tackle greenhouse gas emissions for businesses and organisations has been published by Defra and DECC. The guidance has been published alongside advice on what it means to be carbon...
Families in Hertfordshire are being encouraged to adopt a healthier lifestyle and, at the same time, do something positive for the environment by joining a new campaign.
Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in South Lancashire, Merseyside, Gtr Manchester and Cheshire – 7 days beginning Monday, 5 October 2009.
Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 5 October 2009
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a request by Nottinghamshire County Council to Close Kirkby Nursery Centre and Coxmoor Primary School and open a new Community Primary School ...
Ocella Software Systems Limited has launched the first Connector for the Planning Portal e-Consultation Hub. Ocella were the first to respond to the demand of their customers in delivering the connector to the...
Ocella Software Systems Limited has launched the first Connector for the Planning Portal e-Consultation Hub. Ocella were the first to respond to the demand of their customers in delivering the connector to the...
Open meeting for government advisory committee on pesticides
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...
Everyone is being given the opportunity to talk to pesticides experts about ‘Food Security’ at an event in York this November.
Muck in4life: people in hertfordshire urged to volunteer
A Smethwick company has won new business to help crash test rail coaches for the European market, with help from UK Trade & Investment.
A series of overnight closures of the A1(M) between Junction 58 and 59 in County Durham will take place in October to complete the work on this major maintenance scheme.
UK research remains the most productive and efficient in the G8 – a report published today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has found.
New advertising which highlights the cost of carrying a knife and a taskforce of young anti-knife crime campaigners were launched today by Home Office Minister David Hanson. They are part of the next phase of...
An Ofsted report published today showcases 20 primary schools in very challenging circumstances that have been rated 'outstanding' at least twice. It is written for all primary schools to use to help them achieve...
A Halifax school that defied the odds to achieve successive ‘outstanding’ inspections is being showcased as a flagship model for others to follow.
The Competition Commission (CC) has formally recommended to the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG)—and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—that they take the...
The Respect our Road Workers Campaign, developed by the Highways Agency on behalf of the Road Workers’ Safety Forum (RoWSaF), has scooped a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.
The...
Four Merseyside schools praised in Ofsted Report
An Ofsted report published today showcases 20 primary schools in very challenging circumstances that have been rated 'outstanding' at least twice. The report is for all primary schools to help them achieve success...
An Ofsted report published today showcases 20 primary schools in very challenging circumstances that have been rated 'outstanding' at least twice. It is written for all primary schools to use to help them achieve...
The following statistics were released today by the Department of Health:
On 9th August 1971 the British Government introduced internment without...
Instead of getting 1p change from 1, would a 99p coin not be far more...
In some other countries they use traffic lights which stop cars for a minute...
To improve traffic phasing in London that improves the flow of traffic. For...
Make it a condition of funding that all raw data, computer codes etc...
HMY Britannia was a national symbol that represented British excellence and...
Every year hundreds of people are killed and thousands are injured in Road...
The use of plastic windows in envelopes prevents effective recycling of the...
Stop low flying aeroplanes flying over houses before 6am. Currently a royal...
We the undersigned believe that the HPC is a pointless layer of expensive...
If Vets had animals best interests at heart they would realise that not...
When the wholesale price of gas and electricity rises the suppliers more...
We would like to celebrate St. George's Day as a bank holiday in the same...
By doing this, it will ensure that there is equality between employees of...
We have been told by the police that they will no longer respond to calls...
In the climate of profound public distrust of politicians and the media,...
Ban lorry drivers from overtaking on dual carriageways and motorways. I feel...
Every year our taxes are given out in the form of aid and for other reasons...
The measures should create a two-part Safety Standard that is an addition to...
children as young as 5 are weraring these so called coloured bands that have...
Capitalist finance is built on the point of efficient markets. That requires...
Ok so you pay for a job done on your house and it isn't done properly, you...
Due to the vast cost and burden on our social resources such as health care...
at present accused criminals have more rights than esa claimants. their...
People from the age of 55 to the retirement age of 67 should have more...
I propose the removal VAT on equipment such as Solar Panels (Photo voltaic,...
RAF Puma helicopters were to have been retired next year. At a unit cost...
Motorists should be able to pay one monthly or yearly payment that covers...
'...Reduce the amount of Health and saftey patronising and restrictions that we must comply to in everything we do.' -- Mr ben Daly
The Government has published a consultation document and is intending to...
Royal Mail workers, like the Police, should be prevented from taking...
In 1972 the Shrewsbury 24 plus thousands of construction workers were...
In a speech on September 29, 2009, Gordon Brown announced plans to scrap the...
In The Past I was Privaledged To Have A High Income, That Was Until I Became...
A hybrid fission-initiated fusion nuclear reactor technology, a viable and...
I think it is totally unfair thet we, the end users, face fines for not...
As an example of the issue; in a single County there are four NHS...
The government needs to set up local collection centres for everyone to take...
In July 2009, the Government published a widely welcomed Green Paper on the...
'...Change the law so that honest people can defend their loved ones, homes and possesions from common criminals without fear of prosecution.' -- Stuart Baillie
The background for this issue is that gradual tree "back planting" of...
This petition is aimed at banning parking penalties and car clamping from...
Two talented amateur gardeners from Surrey will be hoping to win gold as the public vote for the ‘RHS Olympic Park Great British Garden Competition’ kicks off today.
Nine London schools were named as among the top 20 outstanding primary schools excelling against the odds in an Ofsted report published today. The report showcases 20 primary schools in very challenging circumstances...
Dear CRC
The partnership between the Post Office and Credit Unions could be very beneficial. Can CRC broker a discussion with the Post Office? We in rural Herefordshire would be interested in seeing...
Thanks for your comment Anthony, I've passed your details on to the Rural Financial Inclusion Champion team.
Two talented amateur gardeners from Surrey will be hoping to win gold as the public vote for the ‘RHS Olympic Park Great British Garden Competition’ kicks off today.
A talented amateur gardener from Winchester will be hoping to win gold as the public vote for the ‘RHS Olympic Park Great British Garden Competition’ kicks off today.
Commuters travelling into London from Harrow, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire are to benefit from an extra 1,300 seats on five new peak time services announced by Transport Minister Chris Mole today.
Dr Harcourt Concannon retires as a Judge of the First-tier Tribunal of the War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber on 2 October 2009.
STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL: 00.01 hours, Friday 2 October 2009
UK research remains the most productive and efficient in the G8 – a report published today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
A Birmingham primary school has become one of 20 nationwide to be named in an Ofsted report highlighting schools that have been rated ‘outstanding’ at least twice in very challenging circumstances. It is written...
HM The Queen has appointed Linda Elizabeth Sullivan QC to be a Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Right Honourable The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice ...
New advertising which highlights the cost of carrying a knife and a taskforce of young anti-knife crime campaigners were launched today by Home Office Minister David Hanson. They are part of the next phase of...
Nine London schools were named as among the top 20 outstanding primary schools excelling against the odds in an Ofsted report published today. The report showcases 20 primary schools in very challenging circumstances...
The Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP, has appointed Adenike Muinat Balogun to be a Salaried Part-time Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Miss Balogun will be ...