TGS


31 December 2007

Kenya: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 20:04, 31 December in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign Office today revised its Travel Advice for Kenya due to the serious and continuing outbreaks of unrest in parts of the country following the disputed Presidential election results.
Coastguard teams rescue fallen pony
seen at 19:27, 31 December in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
Coastguards rescued a wild pony this afternoon which had fallen down a gulley on Anglesey.
'...ask for the immediate resignation of the Fisheries Minister, and to reduce the fisheries quota to scientifically advised levels with immediate effect' -- David Marshall
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
In a farcical scenario, that will be repeated ad nauseam in the coming years...
'...support the industry by joining the growing band of people who have no confidence in The Arts Council' -- Tammy Jones
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Nearly 200 arts organisations, including 37 theatre companies, have been...
'...introduce legislation to make it iillegal for money raised under the BBC Licence Tax scheme to be used to purchase the houses of BBC staff or to be used to fund relocation packages of BBC staff who choose to move from one BBC employment site to anothe
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
BBC Licence Tax payments are taken from law-abiding taxpaying citizens of...
'...GIVE ERIC JOHNS AN AWARD' -- Kevin Kelway
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
FOR over half a century one of Plymouth's most senior citizens has devoted...
'...make a HofC statement to clarify why it is 'clearly not good for the british economy' for contributory pensions to be paid to entitled british pensioners overseas.' -- Keith Jones (Taxpaying Pensioner)
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Today (20 December 2007), in a live TV interview, Lord Mackenzie stated...
'...block Tesco building a superstore in Stirchly (south Birmingham) in favour of a more diverse retail park' -- Lindsey Sheehan
seen at 17:08, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For years the local council has been wavering over how best to regenerate...
PM praises forces campaign
seen at 16:12, 31 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon brown has thanked readers of The Sun newspaper for their contributions to a campaign to help injured servicemen and women.
Wrap up warm as we head back to work
seen at 15:32, 31 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Met Office forecasters are predicting a change to cold and wintry weather as we head back to work after the festive break.
A year to remember - the work of the met office in 2007
seen at 15:32, 31 December in Met Office News - national (Our copy).
Looking back at 2007, the weather and climate change have never been far from the headlines meaning the Met Office has had another busy year.
'...Help fund privately owned homes who want to improve insulation and reduce energy bills' -- dale watts
seen at 15:07, 31 December in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Looking at what’s available and I can’t afford to insulate my home any more...
Wicks calls for a 'go' green' new year resolution
seen at 12:12, 31 December in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
£25 million in grants issued for micro wind turbines and solar panels
Democracy "best memorial to Bhutto"
seen at 11:32, 31 December in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has said free and fair elections in Pakistan would represent the "single biggest obstacle" to terrorists who seek to divide the nation.
Maintenance work starts on the a2 east cliff bridge, near dover
seen at 11:22, 31 December in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Essential safety work on East Cliff Bridge on the A2 near Dover in Kent will start on Sunday 6 January and is expected to last for three weeks.
Appointment of a high court judge - his honour judge peter david william coulson, q.c
seen at 11:16, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of His Honour Judge Peter David William Coulson, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
Appointment of a high court judge - his honour judge alistair geoffrey macduff, q.c
seen at 11:16, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of His Honour Judge Alistair Geoffrey MacDuff, Q.C., to be a Justice of the High Court.
Uk government launches consultation on protecting scotch whisky
seen at 04:30, 31 December in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Jeff Rooker, Minister for Sustainable Food and Farming at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, today launched a UK-wide consultation on regulations to enhance the protection of Scotch Whisky - ...
Know your limits this new year's eve
seen at 04:25, 31 December in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
Have fun but stay safe is the message for New Years Eve revellers in advice issued today by The Home Office Minister responsible for alcohol harm reduction, Vernon Coaker.
Retirement of his honour judge rucker
seen at 03:12, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
His Honour Judge Rucker will retire as a Circuit Judge on the Western Circuit on 31 December 2007.
Appointment of a circuit judge - lamb
seen at 03:12, 31 December in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM The Queen has appointed Timothy Robert Lamb QC to be a Circuit 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...
Improve your management skills and grow your business in 2008, says denham
seen at 03:09, 31 December in Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills News - national (Our copy).
Small business managers should resolve to make 2008 a year to improve their leadership skills and boost their competitiveness, John Denham, Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills said today.