A man was rescued from West Mersea this evening after he attempted to swim across the Blackwater Estuary.
A man was rescued from West Mersea this evening after he attempted to swim across the Blackwater Estuary.
A major search is underway for a missing foot passenger from the Red Funnel ferry at Cowes this evening.
People are being urged to look out for friends and family after a rise in deaths due to the sustained hot weather.
This report examines rural economies for signs of recovery and draws some headline conclusions about how those operating in rural economies are preparing for growth.
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This consultation started on 18th June 2010 and ends on 23rd July 2010.
The Food Standards Agency in Wales welcomes your comments on the proposed Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations 2010, enclosed...
This consultation started on 18th June 2010 and ends on 16th July 2010.
1.1 Ofcom has received two requests from GMG Radio to change the Format of Real Radio (South Wales) and Real Radio (North and mid...
NEW, AMENDED AND ONGOING WORKS
DERBYSHIRE
Two men and a woman have been arrested by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) officers following a raid of premises in Ballymena today (Friday) targeting the storage and sale of illicit tobacco.
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New schemes
New, amended and ongoing work
Saturday 10 July to Friday 16 July
Today we are publishing on our website two reports on growth in rural England.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today formalised a longstanding partnership with British Sugar aimed at reducing accident and ill-health risks in the workplace.
David Ashton, HSE’s Director of...
Weekly bulletin about Highways Agency roadworks taking place on trunk roads in the Eastern region.
NEW SCHEMES M53 Junction 11 northbound total closure from 22.00 to 05.00 each night for road marking of junction with slip road to M56 East between 16th and 30th July.
Issued by the News Distribution Service on behalf of the Independent Commission on Banking The Independent Commission on Banking held its first meeting today. The meeting took place at the Royal Society.
Sir Don Curry, Non Executive Chair of the Better Regulation Executive, commenting on the announcement of the new Task Force for Farming Regulation, said;
Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, has today announced a one-year delay in order to review further the impact requirement in the Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Weekly bulletin about Highways Agency roadworks taking place on trunk roads in the Eastern region.
Three Low Pay Commissioners will visit Newcastle and Middlesbrough on 15 and 16 July on a fact-finding visit about the National Minimum Wage. This is one of a number of visits the Low Pay Commission is making...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today formalised a longstanding partnership with British Sugar aimed at reducing accident and ill-health risks in the workplace.
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When husband-and-wife team Dave and Judy Willis launched a crisps and snacks business from their Buckinghamshire home in 2003, they never dreamt that one day they would be supplying one of the world’s leading...
Press release to follow
Re-offending in troubled and aggressive young people can be significantly cut using a pioneering new mental health approach known as Multisystemic Therapy, a UK conference was told this week.
Friday 9th July (northbound) and Saturday 10th July (southbound)
A West Midlands couple who cheated the tax system and profited by around £1m from their criminal activities have been ordered to repay £752,303 from the proceeds of their crimes or serve a...
Luxury lingerie designed and created in the North East is capturing the hearts of the French and other overseas markets with the help of UK Trade & Investment.
Press briefing on the publication of the White Paper ‘Liberating the NHS’
A new review into the funding of palliative care was announced today by the Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, in a speech to the International Carers Conference in Leeds.
NE/193/10 Luxury lingerie designed and created in the North East is capturing the hearts of the French and other overseas markets with the help of UK Trade & Investment.
Today, George Osborne called on the public to send him their very best ideas on how to get more for less from our public services.
Drivers are reminded that the A1 will be closed between Dishforth and Leeming in North Yorkshire tonight (July 9th) and tomorrow night (Saturday July 10th) for bridge work.
West Midlands Motorway and Trunk Roads Maintenance Programme 12-18 July 2010
Consumers in the Northern part of England are realising the benefits as work to renovate water mains in the region delivers good quality tap water.
When husband-and-wife team Dave and Judy Willis launched a crisps and snacks business from their Buckinghamshire home in 2003, they never dreamt that one day they would be supplying one of the world’s leading...
A West Midlands couple who cheated the tax system and profited by around £1m from their criminal activities have been ordered to repay £752,303 from the proceeds of their crimes or serve a...
Consumers in the Northern part of England are realising the benefits as work to renovate water mains in the region delivers good quality tap water.
Asked whether the Prime Minister stood by what he said about crime statistics, the PMS said that there was a long-standing debate about these figures. There had been a number of methodological changes over time...
Asked why the Prime Minister had stopped naming soldiers who had died during combat at the start of Prime Minister's Questions, the PMS said that he hadn't. On why he hadn't done it today, the PMS said that the...
Asked whether the Prime Minister wanted Michael Gove to go to the House and apologise for the error on school buildings, the PMS replied that clearly a mistake had been made and that Michael Gove had apologised...
Asked to explain the Transparency Agenda, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that journalists should speak to the Cabinet Office. original source.
Put that Sir Alan Budd quit the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) because he wasn't given the independence he expected, the PMS said that that was not true; Sir Alan Budd was originally appointed for a fixed...
Asked if the Prime Minister had confidence in Michael Gove, the PMS said yes. Asked if the Prime Minister thought Michael Gove mishandled the announcement on Building Schools for the Future (BSF), the PMS said ...
Asked for the Prime Minister's reaction to the European Court of Human Rights ruling to halt the extradition of Abu Hamza, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that there was nothing to add to what the Home...
Crime, Afghanistan and child poverty were on the agenda at today s PMQs.
The Prime Minister also took questions on small businesses, the Respect agenda and social housing.
We will offer ...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: the new Transparency Agenda, school buildings, PMQs and crime
New Transparency AgendaAsked to explain the Transparency Agenda, the Prime Minister s Spokesman...
The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Christopher Lintott as a Trustee of the National Maritime Museum. His term of appointment runs from 24th June 2010 until 23rd June 2014.
Biographical notesCurrently...
Transcript of a speech by the Prime Minister on Structural Reform Plans, given at the Civil Service Live event, 8 July 2010.
Read the transcript: IntroductionThis is my first time here so let me make...
Samantha Cameron has announced that Christina Schmid, widow of bomb disposal expert Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid, will join her as a Patron of Tickets For Troops.
Tickets for Troops websiteIn her...
Briefing by the Prime Minister s Spokesman on: Abu Hamza and Michael Gove
Abu HamzaAsked for the Prime Minister s reaction to the European Court of Human Rights ruling to halt the extradition of Abu Hamza...
May shows 2.6% annual rise
Annual Report 2009-10
The Mayor of London has launched an open invitation for public, private or voluntary sector organisations to bid for £14 million to fund projects that will help London’s small and medium-sized enterprises...
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced his support for providing up to £70 million in Department of Health funding for the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital over three years.
Three glass artists from the West Midlands have won new business to teach at the most prestigious glass museum in the world this month, following help from UK Trade & Investment.
A recent evaluation of activities delivered by UK Trade & Investment over the last three years has revealed that for every pound invested a cumulative return of £44 is anticipated.
The Highways Agency is holding an exhibition in Dorchester for local residents, to provide information on the forthcoming works on Weymouth Road Roundabout and Stinsford roundabout on the A35.
Friday 9th July (northbound) and Saturday 10th July (southbound)
When husband-and-wife team Dave and Judy Willis launched a crisps and snacks business from their Buckinghamshire home in 2003, they never dreamt that one day they would be supplying one of the world’s leading...
An essential safety scheme to replace the Catthorpe viaduct at Junction 19 of the M1 in Leicestershire will start on Monday 12 July.
A decision has been taken to move Yeoman Bontrup out of Glensanda Quarry to protect the vessel’s hull from a rocky outcrop during the very low spring tide expected on Friday 9th July.
Anthony and Barry Drewitt-Barlow signed disqualification undertakings for their roles in Euroderm Research Ltd ('Euroderm Research’),which was wound-up in March 2008, with debts of £542,540.
Vince Cable, Business Secretary said:
The Highways Agency is holding an exhibition in Dorchester for local residents, to provide information on the forthcoming works on Weymouth Road Roundabout and Stinsford roundabout on the A35.
Anthony and Barry Drewitt-Barlow signed disqualification undertakings for their roles in Euroderm Research Ltd ('Euroderm Research’),which was wound-up in March 2008, with debts of £542,540.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced his support for providing up to £70 million in Department of Health funding for the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital over three years.
A recent evaluation of activities delivered by UK Trade & Investment over the last three years has revealed that for every pound invested a cumulative return of £44 is anticipated.
An essential safety scheme to replace the Catthorpe viaduct at Junction 19 of the M1 in Leicestershire will start on Monday 12 July.
A decision has been taken to move Yeoman Bontrup out of Glensanda Quarry to protect the vessel’s hull from a rocky outcrop during the very low spring tide expected on Friday 9th July.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced his support for providing up to £70 million in Department of Health funding for the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital over three years.
Three glass artists from the West Midlands have won new business to teach at the most prestigious glass museum in the world this month, following help from UK Trade & Investment.
Friday 9th July (northbound) and Saturday 10th July (southbound)
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced his support for providing up to £70 million in Department of Health funding for the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital over three years.
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced his support for providing up to £70 million in Department of Health funding for the redevelopment of West Cumberland Hospital over three years.
Three glass artists from the West Midlands have won new business to teach at the most prestigious glass museum in the world this month, following help from UK Trade & Investment.
A recent evaluation of activities delivered by UK Trade & Investment over the last three years has revealed that for every pound invested a cumulative return of £44 is anticipated.
The Highways Agency is holding an exhibition in Dorchester for local residents, to provide information on the forthcoming works on Weymouth Road Roundabout and Stinsford roundabout on the A35.
Friday 9th July (northbound) and Saturday 10th July (southbound)
When husband-and-wife team Dave and Judy Willis launched a crisps and snacks business from their Buckinghamshire home in 2003, they never dreamt that one day they would be supplying one of the world’s leading...
An essential safety scheme to replace the Catthorpe viaduct at Junction 19 of the M1 in Leicestershire will start on Monday 12 July.
A decision has been taken to move Yeoman Bontrup out of Glensanda Quarry to protect the vessel’s hull from a rocky outcrop during the very low spring tide expected on Friday 9th July.
Anthony and Barry Drewitt-Barlow signed disqualification undertakings for their roles in Euroderm Research Ltd ('Euroderm Research’),which was wound-up in March 2008, with debts of £542,540.
Vince Cable, Business Secretary said:
A recent evaluation of activities delivered by UK Trade & Investment over the last three years has revealed that for every pound invested a cumulative return of £44 is anticipated.
The Highways Agency is holding an exhibition in Dorchester for local residents, to provide information on the forthcoming works on Weymouth Road Roundabout and Stinsford roundabout on the A35.
Friday 9th July (northbound) and Saturday 10th July (southbound)
When husband-and-wife team Dave and Judy Willis launched a crisps and snacks business from their Buckinghamshire home in 2003, they never dreamt that one day they would be supplying one of the world’s leading...
An essential safety scheme to replace the Catthorpe viaduct at Junction 19 of the M1 in Leicestershire will start on Monday 12 July.
A decision has been taken to move Yeoman Bontrup out of Glensanda Quarry to protect the vessel’s hull from a rocky outcrop during the very low spring tide expected on Friday 9th July.
Anthony and Barry Drewitt-Barlow signed disqualification undertakings for their roles in Euroderm Research Ltd ('Euroderm Research’),which was wound-up in March 2008, with debts of £542,540.
Vince Cable, Business Secretary said: