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21 December 2007

Reference: Make your voice heard in Post Office...
seen at 23:03, 21 December in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

Reference: Make your voice heard in Post Office consultation.

I believe the pre-consultation process has already (over a 12 week period) taken place. Where is it possible to: a) view the Area ...

Car drives into sea at dover
seen at 22:44, 21 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Dover Coastguard are currently co-ordinating assistance to a car with two people on board which had been seen going into the sea in the No 1 Berth area within the Port area of Dover.
Highways agency warns drivers in cumbria to take care in icy conditions (saturday 22 december 2007 5.00 am through to 11.00 am)
seen at 20:07, 21 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
With many people taking to the roads this weekend to visit friends and family over the Christmas period, the Highways Agency, responsible for the motorways and major A roads in England, is advising drivers to take...
The following announcement is issued by the press secretary to the queen - names of the new royal baby.
seen at 19:38, 21 December in Buckingham Palace News - national (Our copy).
The names chosen by The Earl and Countess of Wessex for their son are James Alexander Philip Theo.
Government consults on how emissions trading auctions will be implemented
seen at 18:12, 21 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A consultation exploring how auctions for the second phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme could work was published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) today.
Uk urges japan to stop killing whales
seen at 18:12, 21 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK, along with 29 other countries and the EU, has today made formal diplomatic representation to the Japanese Government urging it to stop its lethal whaling programme in the Antarctic - JARPA II.
Forth coastguard coordinate search for vessels lost in fog
seen at 17:31, 21 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
At quarter past 11 today Forth Coastguard received a call from a workman at Frances Colliery at Dystart saying that he could hear someone shouting for help but could not pinpoint whether it was coming from the shoreline...
Bluetongue update: vector-free period confirmed and movement restrictions relaxed
seen at 16:20, 21 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
A vector-free period for Bluetongue disease has been declared from today, allowing relaxation of certain movement restrictions in relation to the control of Bluetongue.
Creating a 21st century legislative framework for the mutuals sector
seen at 16:11, 21 December in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Kitty Ussher MP, today reiterated the Government's support for a successful mutuals sector with the publication of a document setting out the Government's intention to modernise...
Vehicle matching company spun web of deceit
seen at 16:09, 21 December in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A Waltham Abbey based "vehicle matching" company has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch. Vehicle Web Limited claimed to operate a "vehicle matching" business...
Homeworking scam made redundant
seen at 16:09, 21 December in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A homeworking company has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch.
Social care research ethics - DH response
seen at 16:01, 21 December in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 Dec - Social care research ethics - DH response
Mpa statement - ipcc decision not to discipline dac cressida dick
seen at 15:48, 21 December in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The MPA welcomes the IPCC decision that no disciplinary action be taken against DAC Cressida Dick, which accords with the MPA's recommendation.
Merry christmas: time to pay your fine
seen at 15:13, 21 December in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
Thousands of Christmas cards have been sent to fine defaulters but rather than expressing seasons greetings, they warn of a visit from court enforcement officers and police.
Whaling "unacceptably cruel" - PM
seen at 13:20, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The moratorium on commercial whaling should be continued to protect whales from over-exploitation, pollution and climate change, Gordon Brown has said.
Timetable for Implementation of the Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006
seen at 13:20, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Timetable.
Hm revenue & customs publish autumn performance report 2007
seen at 13:01, 21 December in HM Revenue & Customs News - national (Our copy).
The HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Autumn Performance Report is published today.
Ipcc decision on stockwell shooting discipline
seen at 13:00, 21 December in Independent Police Complaints Commission News - national (Our copy).
No disciplinary action will be taken against four senior Metropolitan Police Service officers as a result of the fatal shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes. All disciplinary reviews have now been concluded.
PM hails armed forces
seen at 12:43, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has given a special Christmas interview to British Forces Radio in which he thanked troops for their "special contribution".
Expert think tank to consider the future of communications
seen at 12:38, 21 December in Department for Culture, Media and Sport News - national (Our copy).
JOINT DCMS/BERR PRESS RELEASE
Oft statement regarding the competition commission decision on business banking
seen at 12:30, 21 December in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
The OFT has today welcomed the Competition Commission's decision to release the four largest business banks in England and Wales from price controls agreed in 2003, based on advice provided by the OFT earlier this...
West Edinburgh Planning Framework: Steering Group Meeting - 12 November 2007
seen at 12:27, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Minutes of meeting.
Preparation of the Second National Planning Framework: Participation Statement
seen at 12:27, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Participation statement.
National Planning Framework Newsletter: No.4 Winter 2007
seen at 12:27, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Newsletter.
Expert think tank to consider the future of communications
seen at 12:19, 21 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
JOINT DCMS/BERR PRESS RELEASE
Commission seeks views on new counter-terrorism strategy
seen at 12:19, 21 December in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Emphasis on pre-emptive tools for charities
PM pledges to work "tirelessly" on Darfur
seen at 11:29, 21 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The "tragedy" in Darfur "should not be allowed to continue", Gordon Brown said today.
Economy: Index of Services
seen at 11:29, 21 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
0.7% 3 monthly rise into October
Economy: Retail Sales
seen at 11:29, 21 December in Latest UK National Statistics releases (Our copy).
Positive underlying growth sustained
Cc lifts sme bank price controls but keeps other measures
seen at 11:27, 21 December in Competition Commission News - national (Our copy).
The Competition Commission (CC) has today published its final decision to lift the temporary price controls imposed in 2003 on the UK's four largest banks1 servicing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
New pneumococcal vaccine 'does save lives' - as more parents urged to vaccinate their children
seen at 11:23, 21 December in Department of Health News - national (Our copy).
Estimates show that over 300 children have avoided serious illness like meningitis, septicaemia and severe pneumonia after being given the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine - just one year after its launch.
Building Community Capacity: Resources for Community Learning and Development Practice: A Guide Compiled by the Scottish Community Development Centre for Learning Connections
seen at 11:10, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Community Learning and Development Practice: A Guide Compiled by the Scottish Community Development Centre for Learning Connections
West Edinburgh Planning Framework: Steering Group 1 October 2007 - Note of Meeting
seen at 11:10, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Minutes of meeting.
Town Centre and Retailing Methodologies Working Paper 1: Literature Review
seen at 11:10, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Provides the literature review for the principal retail planning techniques covered in the current research.
Taxi and Private Hire Car Licensing: Best Practice for Licensing Authorities 2007
seen at 11:10, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This document has been produced with the aim of providing best practice for Scottish local authorities on a range of licensing issues in relation to their powers to regulate taxis and private hire cars and their...
Shared Services Guidance Framework December 2007
seen at 11:10, 21 December in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
The Guidance Framework for Shared Services aims to provide information, education, guidance and case study examples to those considering Shared Services and to those already on a Shared Services journey.
Appointment of a district judge - richard andrew pates
seen at 03:12, 21 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Richard Andrew Pates 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...
EL MAJJAOUI & STICHTING TOUBA MOSKEE v. THE NETHERLANDS - 25525/03 [2007] ECHR 1124 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
EL MAJJAOUI & STICHTING TOUBA MOSKEE v. THE NETHERLANDS - 25525/03 [2007] ECHR 1124 (20 December 2007)
PHINIKARIDOU v. CYPRUS - 23890/02 [2007] ECHR 1125 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
PHINIKARIDOU v. CYPRUS - 23890/02 [2007] ECHR 1125 (20 December 2007)
REY AND OTHERS v. SWEDEN - 17350/03 [2007] ECHR 1131 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
REY AND OTHERS v. SWEDEN - 17350/03 [2007] ECHR 1131 (20 December 2007)
LEBEDEVA v. UKRAINE - 18345/03 [2007] ECHR 1129 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
LEBEDEVA v. UKRAINE - 18345/03 [2007] ECHR 1129 (20 December 2007)
NIKOLOVA AND VELICHKOVA v. BULGARIA - 7888/03 [2007] ECHR 1128 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NIKOLOVA AND VELICHKOVA v. BULGARIA - 7888/03 [2007] ECHR 1128 (20 December 2007)
NIKOLOV v. THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA - 41195/02 [2007] ECHR 1127 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
NIKOLOV v. THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA - 41195/02 [2007] ECHR 1127 (20 December 2007)
ALEKSANDR ZHUKOV v. RUSSIA - 35760/04 [2007] ECHR 1123 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
ALEKSANDR ZHUKOV v. RUSSIA - 35760/04 [2007] ECHR 1123 (20 December 2007)
GAYKOVYCH v. UKRAINE - 38931/02 [2007] ECHR 1126 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
GAYKOVYCH v. UKRAINE - 38931/02 [2007] ECHR 1126 (20 December 2007)
PAYKAR YEV HAGHTANAK LTD v. ARMENIA - 21638/03 [2007] ECHR 1130 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
PAYKAR YEV HAGHTANAK LTD v. ARMENIA - 21638/03 [2007] ECHR 1130 (20 December 2007)
PTASHKO v. UKRAINE - 6974/04 [2007] ECHR 1132 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:32, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
PTASHKO v. UKRAINE - 6974/04 [2007] ECHR 1132 (20 December 2007)
Rush, R. v [2007] NICC 48 (14 December 2007)
seen at 00:28, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Rush, R. v [2007] NICC 48 (14 December 2007)
Caulfield (A Minor) v Trustees Of Lurgan Baptist Church [2007] NIQB 110 (27 November 2007)
seen at 00:28, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Caulfield (A Minor) v Trustees Of Lurgan Baptist Church [2007] NIQB 110 (27 November 2007)
X, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 111 (14 December 2007)
seen at 00:27, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
X, Re Application for Judicial Review [2007] NIQB 111 (14 December 2007)
KR and SR, Re [2007] NICA 50 (03 December 2007)
seen at 00:26, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
KR and SR, Re [2007] NICA 50 (03 December 2007)
Winmill v Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council [2007] EWHC 90092 (Costs) (08 November 2007)
seen at 00:25, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issue in both these cases is whether the Claimant, who was represented by Thompsons under a CCFA, is entitled to recover the full ATE insurance premium of £7,297.50 (inclusive of IHT), as claimed in the...
Elstone v Knowles [2007] EWHC 90089 (Costs) (21 November 2007)
seen at 00:25, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The issue before me is whether or not the claimant's solicitors have complied with Regulation 4(2)(e)(ii) of the Conditional Fee Agreement Regulations 2000 by informing the claimant of any interest they have in...
Ruttle Plant Hire Ltd v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs [2007] EWHC 90091 (Costs) (04 December 2007)
seen at 00:25, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this judgment I provide my reasons for dismissing the following application issued by the Claimant ("Ruttle") against the Defendant, ("DEFRA") on 1 November 2007:-
Harris & Anor v Moat Housing Group-South Ltd [2007] EWHC 3092 (Costs) (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:25, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a decision of 31st May 2007 of Master Haworth, the costs judge, on a preliminary issue in relation to the assessment of costs. Master Haworth granted permission to appeal on the grounds that...
Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Ltd v Whessoe Oil and Gas Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 2743 (TCC) (20 November 2007)
seen at 00:25, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant, Ledwood Mechanical Engineering Limited ("Ledwood"), was engaged by the Defendants, Whessoe Oil and Gas Limited and Volker-Stevin Construction Europe BV ("the Joint Venture") to act as subcontractor...
Adelson & Anor v Associated Newspapers Ltd. [2007] EWHC 3028 (QB) (19 December 2007)
seen at 00:24, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Two applications were argued before me on 4 December 2007, whereby the Claimants sought to introduce, by one means or another, claims to recover libel damages on behalf of two companies which are not so far parties...
Shore v Sedgwick Financial Services Ltd & ors [2007] EWHC 3054 (QB) (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:24, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 8 November I gave judgment dismissing the claimant's claim against the defendant as time barred. On 13 December I ordered that the claimant pay 75% of the defendant's costs and refused him permission to appeal...
Waste Recycling Group Ltd v Commissioners for HMRC (Revenue and Customs) [2007] EWHC 3014 (Ch) (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:22, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Waste Recycling Group Ltd ("WRG") against a decision ("the Decision") of the Value Added Tax and Duties Tribunal ("the Tribunal") dated the 8th March 2007 dismissing WRG's appeal against the...
Bashir, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWHC 3017 (Admin) (30 November 2007)
seen at 00:22, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
MR JUSTICE MITTING: The claimant is a citizen of Iraq and is now aged 24. He lived in Mosul. He is a Kurd. On 3rd June 2002, he arrived in the United Kingdom illegally and claimed asylum on the following day...
Juncal, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Ors [2007] EWHC 3024 (Admin) (19 December 2007)
seen at 00:21, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 16 December 1997 the Claimant appeared at the Crown Court in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was charged with an offence of unlawful wounding, contrary to section 20 of the Offences against the Person Act 1861. ...
Lake, R (on the application of) v HMP Highdown [2007] EWHC 3080 (Admin) (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:21, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In these proceedings, as in the case of R (Haase) v Independent Adjudicator and others, heard by me at the same time, the Claimant, a serving prisoner, seeks judicial review of the decision of an Independent Adjudicator...
Haase, R (on the application of) v Independent Adjudicator & Ors [2007] EWHC 3079 (Admin) (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:21, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The Claimant is a serving prisoner. In these proceedings, which I heard together with the claim in R (Lake) v The Governor, HMP Highdown, in which judgment is to be handed down immediately after this judgment, he...
MW (Liberia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 1376 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:21, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Rule 297 (v) of the Immigration Rules (HC 395) requires that a child of parents or a relative present and settled in the UK seeking entry to the UK must show that he:
Jayam NV v The Diamond Trading Company Ltd [2007] EWCA Civ 1360 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:21, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by the claimant, Jayam NV ("Jayam"), from the dismissal by Henderson J on 1 March 2007 of its claim against the defendant the Diamond Trading Company Ltd ("DTC"). Permission to appeal was refused...
Siborurema, R (on the application of) v Office of the Independent Adjudicator [2007] EWCA Civ 1365 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:20, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by Mr Gaston Siborurema against the refusal of Mitting J to grant him permission to apply for judicial review of a decision of the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education ("...
Baxi Group Ltd. v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWCA Civ 1378 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:20, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order made on 21 December 2006 by Mr Justice Lindsay on an appeal under section 11 of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 from the decision of the Value Added Tax and Duties Tribunal (...
Environment Agency v Anti-Waste Ltd, R (On the application of) [2007] EWCA Civ 1377 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:20, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against a judgment of Collins J dated 4 April 2007 whereby he granted to Anti-Waste Limited ("the appellants") declarations that:
Parallel Imports (Europe) Ltd (T/a Baglan Car Centre) v Radivan & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 1373 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:20, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the court.
Martins v Choudhary [2007] EWCA Civ 1379 (20 December 2007)
seen at 00:20, 21 December in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal, brought with the permission of the full court, against an award of damages by Her Honour Judge Bonvin sitting in the Basingstoke County Court on 23rd March 2007. The judge awarded £22,500...