TGS


10 August 2007

Teenager missing after jumping off bridge
seen at 23:37, 10 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A teenage boy is missing after jumping off Balloch Bridge on the River Leven, Scotland. Several other youths had been seen jumping into the river and people near by had entered the water looking for him but the ...
Coastguard warning
seen at 19:33, 10 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Clyde Coastguard are warning the public not to pick up flares that are washed ashore on the Mull of Galloway Coast, and to contact the Coastguard on '999' straight away.
Boy rescued from cliff in south devon
seen at 19:33, 10 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A 12 year old boy was airlifted to safety this afternoon by the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter after getting stuck on a cliff at Blackpool Sands, Devon.
Joint note on Foot and Mouth Disease - Impact of stock movement restrictions on compliance with agri-environments
seen at 19:13, 10 August in Natural England (Our copy).
This joint note from Natural England and the Rural Payments Agency sets out the position for those with Agri-Environment Agreements who may find themselves unable to comply with their agreements due to this current...
Natural England Statement regarding Thursley National Nature Reserve Surrey
seen at 19:13, 10 August in Natural England (Our copy).
In support of Defra's disease control measures, Natural England will close all access to this National Nature Reserve.
Oft appoints senior director of mergers
seen at 17:56, 10 August in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has appointed Simon Pritchard as Senior Director of its Mergers Group.
'...Call for International action to protect the mountain gorillas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after the recent slaughter from soldiers.' -- Stephen Parnwell
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I have created this petition to urge the Prime Minister to call for...
'...Extend e-petitions to include the ability to sign a counter-petition if you strongly disagree with a currently active petition.' -- Chris Harland
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
E-Petitions is an excellent introduction to the democratic process and the...
'...Review the effects of increasing 'Training/Competence' requirements for Construction Workers' -- Julie Farrer
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The requirements for workers in the construction industry to prove...
'...Propose that only pasties containing all cornish indredients and made in Cornwall to be named "Cornish Pasties"' -- Jal Smith
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Protec the heritage of Englands Foods and help local economies thrive. We...
'...make law that all new buses and taxis run on either LPG or Electricity' -- Andrew Archibald
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Why do all the buses and taxis in the UK still run off diesel? Other...
'...overturn the ridiculous rules imposed by the Ministry of Defence seeking to gag the Armed Forces from discussing defence matters in their spare time' -- Flt Lt Iain Paton RAF Retd
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
DIN 2007 DIN 03-006 contains the Draconian provision: "Members of the Armed...
'...that we should remove Gordan brown from office since he was not elected' -- iustyn hall
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
i say we should remove Gordan brown from offices as he wasn't elected and it...
'...Actually act on one of these petitions instead of sending us pitiful excuses' -- John Adams
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We the undersigned have voted for many of these online petitions. We have...
'...honour noel gallagher' -- Marc Blackburn
seen at 17:13, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
the time has come to honour this countrys best musical talent from the last...
Prime Minister says Britain is "open for business"
seen at 16:16, 10 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Tourists should be clear that Britain is "open for business" and the countryside remains accessible, the Prime Minister has said.
Consultation on £10million social enterprise risk capital investment fund launched
seen at 16:15, 10 August in Cabinet Office News - national (Our copy).
The Cabinet Office today opened a consultation on the working of a new £10million risk capital investment fund for social enterprises. Many social enterprises find it difficult to access risk capital, ...
Fmd update: publication of interim epidemiology report and vaccination
seen at 16:13, 10 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
In accordance with contingency planning arrangements vaccination is at the forefront of disease control policy in Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks. Arrangements for possible vaccination were triggered immediately...
Change of her majesty's ambassador to uruguay
seen at 16:10, 10 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Mr Mullee has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Uruguay in succession to Dr Hugh Salvesen, who will be leaving the Diplomatic Service. Mr Mullee will take up his appointment during March 2008.
Change of her majesty's ambassador to the republic of angola
seen at 16:10, 10 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
Ms Pat Phillips has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Angola in succession to Mr Ralph Publicover, who is retiring from the Diplomatic Service. Ms Phillips will take up her appointment during...
£4m flood recovery funding grants for areas hit by floods in july
seen at 15:15, 10 August in Department for Children, Schools and Families News - national (Our copy).
Children's Minister Kevin Brennan today announced which areas will benefit from the initial £4million funding package for schools and children's services in areas affected by the July floods.
We must learn from outbreaks to reduce infections
seen at 13:09, 10 August in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
New online video tool to help NHS tackle Clostridium.difficile infection
Smuggling under the spotlight at the anglesey show
seen at 12:39, 10 August in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
A Snow Leopard skin, an elephant's tusk, carved Hippopotamus teeth and examples of smuggling devices used to bring drugs and counterfeit cigarettes into the UK will be on show at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) exhibition...
'...Pay National insurance contributions to stay at home parents and carers' -- catherine Thomas
seen at 12:20, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Stay at home parents and carers deserve to at least have their NIC paid, and...
'...Invest money into the development of e-paper for the environment and business' -- kenneth baxter
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
we urge the government to give research grants to the research and...
'...Create Free Trade agreements with economically powerful countries' -- James Riley
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
One of the main reasons Britain was initially very successful was due to the...
'...ban all forms of transport with the exception of motorbikes' -- keith nichol
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
as there has been a petition for the banning of motorcycles from being...
'...demonstrate his commitment to tackling climate change by considering a phased reduction of, and eventual end to, domestic commercial flights within the British Isles.' -- Emma Jones
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We welcome the global leadership the British government has given in...
'...to reinstate the requirement that all notices of court actions are not deemed served unless receipt is ensured.' -- Rami Bekhit
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
to reinstate the requirement that all notices of court actions are not...
'...Stop estate agents charging fees based on percentage of property value' -- Mrs Gemma King
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Estate agents charge vendors a percentage of the value of a property in...
'...Appear on a live radio programme on Talk Sport once a fortnight to listen to peoples concerns' -- Steven Link
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For the Prime Minister to take the time to go on a live national radio show...
'...allow vaccination 'to live' now for Foot and Mouth Disease Protection' -- Jane Barribal
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There are two basic forms of emergency vaccination strategy to control Foot...
'...limit the number of houses people can own to 2 and introduce rent control in london' -- Daryl Borley
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
As housing becomes more and more expensive, preventing 1st time buyers from...
'...mandate a cut of 50% in a GP's salary should they not provide an out of hours visiting service' -- Dr Daniel Morris
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Prior to April 2004 GPs were required to provide an out of hours service...
'...make women's sanitary products tax free.' -- Suzanne Curtis
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every month women spend up to £10 (sometimes more) on sanitary products....
'...Vaccinate as a routine all UK DAIRY herds against F&M' -- Ashley Shaw
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I, as a dairy farmer, want to vaccinate, under DEFRA supervision and at my...
'...consider amplifying the proposed concessionary travel scheme for over 60's and disabled to at least the same as currently exists in Scotland' -- Colin Avery
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The proposed scheme will restrict travel to off-peak (09.30 to 2300 daily)...
'...Increase Firefighters pay in line with Police officers pay and benefits backdated for 20 years!' -- Rick Phillips
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
'...Increase Firefighters pay in line with Police officers pay and benefits backdated for 20 years!' -- Rick Phillips
'...Bring back the ancient English tradition of the stocks in order to punish repeat petty criminals and give some kind of satisfaction to the people they have offended.' -- Steven Link
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The stocks would of course have to be policed so that no hard items are...
'...Intervene to stop the setting up of a large battery pig farm in the Dorset countryside by JMW Farms (Ireland)' -- Mandy Page-Palmer
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We do not want this type of "farming" in our countryside. It undermines the...
'...Adopt Open Document Format in National Archives' -- Mark Richards
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recently it was announced that National Archives are converting their stock...
'...Prohibit Commercial Companies From Misleading The Public Into Believing They're A Charity' -- Trevor Townsend
seen at 11:18, 10 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Time after time leaflets from private companies asking for clothing for the...
Fmd update: temporary control zone established in surrey
seen at 04:18, 10 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Information Bulletin
Design alliance: fighting crime from the drawing board
seen at 04:13, 10 August in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Four of the UK's most respected designers have joined the Government's new anti-crime Design and Technology Alliance, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today.
Rhib crashes into breakwater at cowes
seen at 03:46, 10 August in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
A RHIB (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat), with five people on board crashed into the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour at West Cowes injuring three on board, moments after the Police launch had cause to tell...
A. Fulton Company Ltd. v Totes Isotoner (UK) Ltd. [2002] EWPCC 1 (31 October 2002)
seen at 03:17, 10 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this action the Claimant is A. Fulton & Co. Ltd (hereafter 'Fulton'), a well-established firm of umbrella designers and retailers. Fulton alleges infringement of its registered design No. 2049425 dated 8 August...
Circuit bench retirement - his honour judge terence earnshaw
seen at 03:13, 10 August in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Terence Earnshaw will retire as a Circuit Judge on the Northern Circuit on 10 August 2007.