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21 December 2009

Oldbury employer fined after worker fell through roof
seen at 18:04, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

An Oldbury man has been fined £3,500 after one of his workers fell 26 feet through a roof onto a concrete floor, breaking several bones.

‘wanted’ drug smuggler behind bars
seen at 16:14, 21 December in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).

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A man, who failed to turn up for a £13.5 million drugs trial and was sentenced to six years in his absence, is now safely behind bars following joint investigations by HM Revenue &...

New year's resolutions
seen at 16:14, 21 December in Public Health Observatories of England News - national (Our copy).
New year's resolutions
English heritage grant secures future of derbyshire abbey
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The future of the 13th century ruins of Dale Abbey near Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is now secure following the completion of a repair project largely funded by a £130,000 grant from English Heritage.

John denham – putting power at people’s fingertips
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A new Civic Health report that will take the pulse of modern England and allow people to see how voting patterns, social habits and feelings of belonging vary across the country is being developed by Government...

Norfolk couple plays a blinder
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Norwich-based couple, Brian and Victoria Matthews are looking at a bright new future thanks to a Learning and Skills Council (LSC) scheme which helps adults improve their literacy and numeracy skills.  Attending...

New patrol bases put pressure on sangin insurgents
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

British soldiers built two new patrol bases under the cover of darkness pushing back insurgents and protecting ordinary Afghans going about their daily lives.

Return passage to india for ukti marketing scholarships
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

After the success of last year’s inaugural scheme, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) London and the London Development Agency are repeating their well-received marketing scholarship programme for SMEs looking ...

‘wanted’ drug smuggler behind bars
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A man, who failed to turn up for a £13.5 million drugs trial and was sentenced to six years in his absence, is now safely behind bars following joint investigations by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC...

New year's resolutions
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

New Year is a time to celebrate, to crack open the bubbly and enjoy the fireworks. It’s also a time to reflect on the year that’s passed and make New Year’s resolutions. For anything from learning a foreign language...

Highways agency advice to drivers as more snow is forecast
seen at 16:07, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Highways Agency is warning road users to expect difficult driving conditions in the next 24 hours, as the Met Office forecasts more snowfall for some areas this evening and overnight.

Mca outline changes in the collection of time expired pyrotechnics
seen at 13:46, 21 December in Government News Network News - national (Our copy).

The MCA, with the assistance of the Department for Transport, will continue to accept TEPs from the public; however the collection and disposal service will no longer be undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (...

Blackburn’s underage binge drinkers targeted in run-up to christma
seen at 13:28, 21 December in The Office of Rail Regulation News - national (Our copy).

Underage binge drinkers in Blackburn are being targeted by Lancashire Police and Blackburn with Darwen Council in the run-up to Christmas.

Rochdale’s vulnerable young people targeted in run-up to christmas
seen at 13:20, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

Children who are spotted hanging around streets and parks late at night will be challenged by Rochdale Borough Council in the run-up to Christmas.

East midlands firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 13:19, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the East Midlands are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

New education bodies created to promote innovation in the nhs
seen at 13:19, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

New bodies that combine the expertise of industry, health and education have been formed to promote innovation in the NHS, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

International firm fined £35,000 after worker is thrown from vehicle
seen at 13:18, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

Bedfordshire man broke leg at depot in Leighton Buzzard

Norfolk company cleans up the bin world
seen at 13:18, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

Over two million waste bins – ranging from domestic wheelie bins to industrial size compactors - round the world are kept fresh and clean thanks to a Norfolk company, VIP Bin Cleaning Ltd. That number is set ...

Mca outline changes in the collection of time expired pyrotechnics
seen at 13:18, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

The MCA, with the assistance of the Department for Transport, will continue to accept TEPs from the public; however the collection and disposal service will no longer be undertaken by the Ministry of Defence (...

10 foreign ships under detention in the uk during november
seen at 13:18, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that 10 foreign flagged ships were under detention in UK ports during November 2009 after failing Port State Control (PSC) inspection.

Blackburn’s underage binge drinkers targeted in run-up to christmas
seen at 13:18, 21 December in UK Ship Register News - national (Our copy).

Underage binge drinkers in Blackburn are being targeted by Lancashire Police and Blackburn with Darwen Council in the run-up to Christmas.

East midlands firms reminded – secure your site before wrapping up for christmas
seen at 12:17, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Construction managers in the East Midlands are being reminded to secure their sites to reduce the risks of accidents during the Christmas shut-down.

New education bodies created to promote innovation in the nhs
seen at 12:17, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

New bodies that combine the expertise of industry, health and education have been formed to promote innovation in the NHS, Health Minister Ann Keen announced today.

M5 j25 to j27 – new driver information signs to be installed
seen at 12:17, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

New variable message signs to improve driver information will be installed in Somerset between Junctions 25 (Taunton) and 27 (Tiverton) starting on January 4.

Walk4christmas
seen at 12:17, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Families Urged to Bring Back the Christmas Day Walk

Extra government funding to keep flood rail services running
seen at 12:17, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A free train service set up to help Cumbrian residents affected by the recent floods will continue operating until May 2010 thanks to an extra £750,000 of Government funding, Transport Minister Sadiq...

Native wildlife given further protection in england and wales
seen at 11:14, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government today added additional invasive non-native species to the list of those that cannot be introduced into the wild.

Native wildlife given further protection in England...

Burscough-based swimfin makes a splash
seen at 11:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

A children’s swimming aid which is shaped like a shark’s fin is being snapped up in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Battle boredom this christmas with free youth activities in the north west
seen at 11:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

(NB: case studies for Blackburn and St Helens included in notes to editors)

Music recording, urban dance and street cage soccer are just a few of the free activities on offer to young people in the North...

Muswell hill to be one of uk's first low carbon communities
seen at 05:58, 21 December in Association Of Chief Police Officers News - national (Our copy).

Muswell Hill in Haringey, London, has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Review of the regulation of credit and store cards: a consultation (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform)
seen at 04:32, 21 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 27th October 2009 and ends on 19th January 2010.

In July 2009, the Government published the White Paper 'A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for...

Proposal to modify the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Designation Order (The Scottish Government)
seen at 04:32, 21 December in All consultations (Our copy).

This consultation started on 26th October 2009 and ends on 18th January 2010.

This is a statutory consultation to modify the Designation Order to a) reduce the number of members on the Board of the National...

Chale green in isle of wight to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 02:27, 21 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

The Chale Green project, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on behalf of the community of Chale Green on the Isle of Wight, has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for...

West oxford to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 02:27, 21 December in National Audit Office News - national (Our copy).

West Oxford Community Renewables in Oxfordshire has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Embargo until 00.01 monday 21 december - native wildlife given further protection in england and wales
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government today added additional invasive non-native species to the list of those that cannot be introduced into the wild.

Native wildlife given further protection in England...

Chale green in isle of wight to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Chale Green project, supported by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on behalf of the community of Chale Green on the Isle of Wight, has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for...

West oxford to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

West Oxford Community Renewables in Oxfordshire has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Reepham in norfolk to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Reepham in Norfolk has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Totnes to be one of uk's first low carbon communities
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Totnes in Devon has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Berwick upon tweed to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:13, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Berwick upon Tweed in Northumberland has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Huddersfield to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:12, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

The Hillhouse community of Huddersfield in Kirklees has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living. Hillhouse is one of the first ten winning locations to benefit...

Blacon to be one of uk’s first low carbon communities
seen at 00:12, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Blacon in Chester has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.

Muswell hill to be one of uk's first low carbon communities
seen at 00:12, 21 December in Government Equalities Office News - national (Our copy).

Muswell Hill in Haringey, London, has won up to £500,000 in a competition to become a blueprint for sustainable living.