Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS wins shareholders' backing Nov 20, 2008
Lloyds TSB takeover of HBOS wins shareholders' backing - Scotsman. HBOS has been handed to Lloyds TSB on a plate, despite it needing far less recapitalisation as an independent bank than Lloyds TSB itself. (Scotsman)
Ghastly and feverish friend tells of anthrax victim's final hours Nov 19, 2008
"Mr Norris said his brother, a Buddhist and vegan, lived a healthy lifestyle and had plenty of energy. He was "thoroughly unjudgmental and likeable".He said his brother who was known as Pascal had studied art in Edinburgh, and then lived for about a decade in London, where he worked as a gravedigger, studied acupuncture and practised tai chi.He returned to the family home, Black Lodge in Stobs, near Hawick, 18 years ago and worked as a woodworker and craftsman.Felicity Burrows, 42, told... (Scotsman)
Solicitors earning 23m a year accused of creaming off cash from ... Nov 18, 2008
"It is understood Beresfords had some claimants in Scotland, who had used claims companies rather than solicitors. It is unclear how many people were affected.A spokeswoman for the Law Society said there had been no complaints made in relation to lawyers in Scotland.The SRA said about 25 firms had so far been referred to the tribunal in relation to miners' compensation cases, with more to follow. Some 40 investigations have been concluded and the tribunal has fined eight solicitors up to... (Scotsman)
Five hurt after three-car smash in Leamington Nov 18, 2008
"All five were treated at the scene and transferred to Warwick Hospital. The full article contains 130 words and appears in n/a newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 17 November 2008 8:57 AM Source: n/a Location: Leamington Spa Bookmark: Delivery formats: The Courier News Sport Entertainment Nostalgia Community Advertising Features More News Today's Vote If there was a General Election tomorrow, how would you vote? Conservative Labour Liberal Democrat Green Other Featured Advertising control for... (Leamington Spa Today)
Aspirin could treat prostate cancer or just mask symptoms Nov 18, 2008
Aspirin could treat prostate cancer or just mask symptoms - Scotsman (Scotsman)
Russia strikes the wrong note with Obama Nov 15, 2008
"Mr Medvedev has since tried to back-track on the issue, insisting the Iskander-M tactical nuclear missiles would only be deployed if the US set up its planned anti-missile system in the Czech Republic and Poland.Washington's problem with its anti-missile system had been reluctance in the capitals of Western Europe to support the plan, despite American insistence that it wants to target "rogue" missiles from Iran or North Korea. But US officials can now point to the Kaliningrad threat as... (Scotsman)
Schools 'crumble as SNP fails to deliver funding system' Nov 14, 2008
"pupils. The full article contains 1936 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 13 November 2008 11:38 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Related Topics: Bookmark: Steve, Bo'ness 14/11/2008 00:00:55 Who cares who commissioned the new schools?Another day, another Labour smear presented as news. TommyKaye, UK 14/11/2008 00:18:14 Growing up in Edinburgh I used to think that people who bought and read the Scotsman were serious and educated people - Now 35... (Scotsman)
Inside health: Anonymity issue threatens to be a tragedy for would ... Nov 13, 2008
"I can't see why you can't have a parallel track, whereby men can remain anonymous if they want to and others can say they don't mind their details being released to the offspring."This would give a choice to patients, who could choose an anonymous or named donor, and the men wanting to donate," he said.Whether the government would ever go back on its 2005 legislation removing anonymity is up for debate. But there are concerns that the shortage of donors is already meaning clinics may be more... (Scotsman)
Colao rings changes at Vodafone with 'safety first' strategy Nov 12, 2008
"Vodafone said it expected to cut operating costs by about 1bn "to offset the pressures from cost inflation and the competitive environment and to enable investment in revenue growth opportunities".The group declined to say whether it would make job cuts.Vodafone revealed that revenues in the six months to end-September rose 17 per cent to 19.9bn. Headline operating profit came in about the middle of City forecasts, up 10.5 per cent at 5.8bn. Colao kept the target for operating profit this... (Scotsman)
Trade gap in surprise retreat, as weak pound boosts exporters Nov 12, 2008
"Yesterday's report showed that Britain's goods-only trade gap narrowed to just below 7.5bn in September from 8bn in August. Economists had forecast a deficit of 8bn.Total exports of goods rose 3 per cent to 21.9bn and total imports lifted 0.5 per cent to 29.3bn. Imports from non-European Union countries actually fell 3 per cent in September.Analysts have been treating Britain's trade data over recent years with caution because of distortions caused by VAT fraud. However, the ONS said... (Scotsman)
Scientists hope parrots will teach humans the secrets of language Nov 12, 2008
" The full article contains 188 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 09 November 2008 10:27 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: The Former Mr. Angry, Perth 10/11/2008 01:02:15 Those parrots could give the Profs some lessons if they've been listening to Woss and Brand recently!For a large share of that 3.25M grant I can easily state that language tends to originate in the LHS of the brain and artistic creative endeavours tend to be on RHS. Guga... (Scotsman)
Salmond hits out at taxes plan for Scotland Nov 10, 2008
That is about doing so within the structure of the United Kingdom. "We would like to see a system where the Scottish Parliament was more responsible and more accountable for its spending decisions.". (Scotsman)
Unsung hero awarded last medal for 1914-18 war Nov 8, 2008
"The MoD said the awarding of the medal was "righting a wrong" that had been caused by a "clerical error".BACKGROUNDONE of the bloodiest battles of the First World War, Passchendaele was an attempt to capture the land to the south and east of Ypres in Belgium.Symbolic of the misery of trench and industrialised warfare, Passchendaele took place on reclaimed marshland that almost never dried out, forcing soldiers to fight and live in thick mud.The squalor was compounded by the British Army's... (Scotsman)
Digital revolution comes to printed word Nov 8, 2008
About half a million people in more than 50 countries have downloaded Stanza, an application that lets them read e-books on the iPhone, said Michael Smith, executive director of the International Digital Publishing Forum in Toronto. "The adoption is happening," he said. (International Herald Tribune)
City figure announces talks with overseas rival suitor for HBOS Nov 8, 2008
" Just the Labour Party's.Maggie Broon, that well known Quisling, is determined to undermine the Scottish financial sector for his own political ends. He has already stated that he will do everything in his power to keep the archaic and anachronistic Union going, even if it means selling out Scotland and the Scottish people. Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: Sections Other Sections Topics Other Sites More UK More Halifax Bank of Scotland Features... (Scotsman)
Act now to ensure the best rates on your savings Nov 8, 2008
"But some of the bigger savings providers will continue to offer enticing rates, predicted Andrew Hagger, head of communications at Moneynet, who pointed out that many lenders opted against passing the October rate cut on to savers.He added: "The run of the mill accounts will be going lower but many providers still want the best buy table coverage, so I expect we will still have some rates over 5 per cent, maybe up to 6 per cent."The previous best buy, from ICICI, has been cut from 7.1 per cent... (Scotsman)
Remember the fallen Nov 7, 2008
Thousands of people from across the county will be gathering this weekend to pay their respects to those who have given their lives in the service of their country and those still fighting for it (Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph)
Nstein TME at Britain's Independent News and Media Nov 7, 2008
TME is the foundation and a key component of Nstein's Digital Publishing Suite, which also includes Web Content Management Solution, Digital Asset Management, and Picture Management Desk. The latter two already are in use at INM.. (MediaWeek.com)
Salon in the pink for charity Nov 6, 2008
"Donations and a raffle from the day have already raised 200, with more money expected to be gleaned from the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness badges in the salon. The full article contains 154 words and appears in Haverhill Echo newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 30 October 2008 1:19 PM Source: Haverhill Echo Location: Haverhill Bookmark: Delivery formats: News Sport Video Popular Blogs Interactive Columns Leisure Local Info. Advertise with us Travel Promotions More News Today's Vote Do you... (Haverhill Echo)
Charity to help test cheap drug for brain disease Nov 6, 2008
"Neuorologists at MND Association care centres will start to put 200 appropriate patients forward early next year.The trials will then start soon afterwards, probably with patients recently diagnosed, and will take about 18 months.n PROFESSOR Colin Blakemore, President of the Northampton-based Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Science Minister Lord Drayson have opened the 19th International Symposium on MND.This is the world's pre-eminent scientific meeting for research into the disease,... (Northampton Chronicle & Echo)
'BBC juggernaut a threat to commercial rivals' MPs told Nov 5, 2008
"BBC Worldwide planned to launch its first edition of Lonely Planet magazine on the same day as Wanderlust brought out its 100th issue.The commercial arm of the publicly funded BBC unveiled record profits of 117.7 million in its annual review, published this summer, up 17 per cent on the previous year. The full article contains 191 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 04 November 2008 11:17 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Related Topics: Bookmark:... (Scotsman)
Burning Issue: Should drug top-up payments be allowed on the NHS? Nov 5, 2008
Burning Issue: Should drug top-up payments be allowed on the NHS (Scotsman)
Handyman goes on trial over Vicky killing Nov 4, 2008
At the end of the trial, it will be your responsibility to bring in a verdict of guilt or acquittal against Peter Britton Tobin," Lord Emslie said.The only evidence heard yesterday was the formal identification of police maps of Bathgate, Margate and St Andrew Square in Edinburgh, which will feature throughout the case.The case continues. The full article contains 766 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 03 November 2008 9:38 PM Source: The Scotsman Location:... (Scotsman)
Lagging behind on cancer drug spending Nov 4, 2008
"On average, PCTs in England spend 390.17 per patient, allowing for statistical anomalies, but the data revealed wide regional discrepancies in spending on new high-cost cancer drugs.But figures also reveal that the amount spent on cancer wonder-drug Herceptin, which Mrs Hamlani was prescribed, is better in the North East of England than in most other PCT areas.Spending per 100 chemotherapy patients in the region is 101,597, compared with an English average of 68,753.But Mr Lansley said it... (Shields Gazette)
Rye Retreat raises 1000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Nov 4, 2008
Rye Retreat raises 1,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness - Rye and Battle Today - Back to Home Page (Rye and Battle Today)
Store staff in the pink for breast cancer charity Nov 4, 2008
Shop staff knew exactly how to spread awareness about breast cancer by stripping down to their bras (Portsmouth News)
Business failures rocket in Yorkshire as experts warn of difficult ... Nov 3, 2008
" Even though current levels of personal insolvency are already at record highs, insolvency experts predict these will continue to soar. Experian's research found that outside of London (969 failures) and the South East (1,163 failures), business failures in volume terms were running at their highest in the traditional manufacturing regions of Yorkshire and the Humber, the North West and the West Midlands. Of the 34 sectors monitored, 25 saw increases in insolvencies over the year to date... (Yorkshire Evening Post)
Stay safe is the message for bonfire night Nov 1, 2008
"Area commander Boyle advised that people should attend an organised display held under controlled conditions and avoid 'unofficial' displays where safety rules are ignored and fuel such as drums of oil are used for the bonfire.People should also make sure children don't stray too close to the bonfire or fireworks, and keep dogs and other pets indoors.Firework safety code for adults Plan your firework display in advance to make it safe and enjoyable Keep fireworks in a closed box and use... (Kirkintilloch Today)
Pink ladies raise awareness for Breast Cancer Oct 31, 2008
" The full article contains 142 words and appears in The Local newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 30 October 2008 4:14 PM Source: The Local Location: Bourne Bookmark: Delivery formats: News Sport Your Say What's On Announcements Features Services Local Information Classifieds More News Today's Vote Has this summer's weather been the worst you remember? Yes No Featured Advertising control for popup window All rights reserved ?2008 Johnston Press Digital Publishing Sister Newspapers: This... (Bourne Local)
United for a Fife victory? Sir Alex puts his red shirt on Mr Brown Oct 30, 2008
"Er excuse me Scotsman but we all know who George flukes is and whats with the "senior" part? Anyway what i would like to know is why our prime minister is so obsessed at sending himself and his pale looking wife up to Glenrothes at a time when the UK economy ,banking and housing sectors are being decimated?? Is this election about saving broon ? need i say more..!! amberlight, 30/10/2008 07:18:55 P Rayner.,Wolverhampton says"Ofcourse, generally fat people are regarded as non persons"Are you... (Scotsman)
HSE 'not on target' despite fall in work deaths Oct 30, 2008
" The full article contains 252 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 29 October 2008 9:44 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: Sections Other Sections Topics Other Sites More UK Features Featured Advertising control for popup window All rights reserved ?2008 Johnston Press Digital Publishing Sister Newspapers: This website and its associated newspaper adheres to the... (Scotsman)
Doctors issue measles warning Oct 29, 2008
" The full article contains 192 words and appears in Wigan Evening Post newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 28 October 2008 3:37 PM Source: Wigan Evening Post Location: Wigan Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: News Sport Video Entertainment Community What's On Wigan Extra Extra Useful Links More Wigan news Features Today's Vote Is anti-social behaviour in Wigan getting ... Worse Better Featured Advertising control for popup window All rights... (Wigan Today)
Value on track at National Express Oct 25, 2008
"National Express reported its fastest growing business in the first nine months of the year was East Coast Mainline, where revenue was up 11 per cent.According to the company, the line is running more punctually than at any time since the service was privatised.The franchise achieved 91.2 per cent punctuality in the month to 12 October, which it said was the highest average achieved in a single month since privatisation in 1996 "and positions us well to deliver our franchise... (Scotsman)
Another ward at Kettering General Hospital is closed by virus Oct 25, 2008
" The full article contains 321 words and appears in Northants Evening Telegraph newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 24 October 2008 8:29 PM Source: Northants Evening Telegraph Location: Kettering Bookmark: Prev 1 Next donald.c, kett 25/10/2008 08:23:26 I dont know how but more needs to be done to inforce the use of the hand clensing facilities on the wards,on my partners 2 day stay last monday i witnessed several people not just visitors but certain members of staff that moved from ward to... (Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph)
Cyclist, 9, dies after accident with car Oct 24, 2008
"The 30-year-old driver of the car involved was treated for shock after the incident. She was released following treatment, and no-one has been charged.Wesley is survived by his parents, brother William, 20, and sister Lisa, 4. The full article contains 173 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 23 October 2008 10:25 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: Delivery formats: Sections Other Sections Topics Other Sites More Scotland Features Featured... (Scotsman)
Damning health report as trust chief quits Oct 23, 2008
" The full article contains 316 words and appears in n/a newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 22 October 2008 12:57 PM Source: n/a Location: Selby Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: E -Shopping Features More District News Today's Vote Should public money be spent to improve official travellers sites? Yes No Don't know Featured Advertising control for popup window All rights reserved ?2008 Johnston Press Digital Publishing Sister Newspapers:... (Selby Times)
Man arrested after six killed in separate M6 crashes Oct 22, 2008
"The officer said the stretch of motorway was not dangerous and figures for road crashes in Cheshire were on a downwards slope.Traffic tailbacks built up on the north-bound carriageway after the first crash, Cheshire Police said.The north-bound stretch of the motorway through Cheshire remained closed until around 7.20am today.A police spokeswoman said it was "a little more congested than usual".There was another crash on the M6 at 5am today when a car travelling north crossed the central... (Scotsman)
Body blow for community as 370 paper jobs face axe Oct 22, 2008
"BACKGROUNDTHE Inverurie mill was taken over by International Paper in 1996 and produces 250,000 tonnes of uncoated paper annually.The plant provides one of the main sources of employment in the area, along with the oil industry and agriculture.But the plant has seen losses rise in recent years as the technological demands of the industry have increased.The mill has also had to deal with falling sales. In 2005 sales fell by 2 million and the workforce was reduced.Yesterday's announcement... (Scotsman)
Alarm as Iran hails 'gas Opec' Oct 22, 2008
Alarm as Iran hails 'gas Opec' - Scotsman (Scotsman)
Ashley move a boost for troubled JJB Oct 21, 2008
"Ashley, who founded Sports Direct and floated the company with a market capitalisation of around 2 billion, has had a colourful life in the listed sector.After emerging from obscurity to float the company, he has bought and sold stakes in several of his suppliers and rivals, including Adidas and JD Sports, as well as buying Newcastle United Football Club. The full article contains 454 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 20 October 2008 8:26 PM Source: The... (Scotsman)
En route for cheaper ferry fares as island trial sets sail Oct 20, 2008
" The full article contains 473 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 19 October 2008 10:15 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: bring them on, 20/10/2008 03:43:44 Should be a free service. Guga II, Rockall 20/10/2008 08:23:37 It isn't genuine "Road Equivalent Tariff" anyway, otherwise the cost for a car would be around 10 maximum, each way, not 36. Still, it is a 50% cut in the normal fares for a car, so I suppose we shouldn't complain too... (Scotsman)
SNP conference: Suit, tie and trainers it's party time for teenagers Oct 18, 2008
" Mr Ramsay said that the country was heading into a storm but he was confident of the leadership.Among the stalls was an impressive display of books brought by Yeardon, an independent book store in Banchory, whose most popular titles provided a temperature gauge for the conference.The current best-seller was Flag in the Wind by John MacCormick, about the early days of the independence movement, which was followed by Ian Hamilton's The Stone of Destiny. However the next two were comic asides,... (Scotsman)
Chef who turned cannibal faces life term for murder Oct 18, 2008
" The full article contains 690 words and appears in n/a newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 18 October 2008 6:51 AM Source: n/a Location: Yorkshire Bookmark: Delivery formats: News Business Sport Lifestyle Country View Interactive Ads and Services Information Market Place More News ? Features Today's Vote Is Yorkshire well placed to withstand a recession? Yes No Featured Advertising control for popup window All rights reserved ?2008 Johnston Press Digital Publishing Sister Newspapers: This... (Yorkshire Post)
Dairies hit back as price-fixing inquiry dropped Oct 18, 2008
"The company now supplies about a quarter of Britain's domestic supply, with the majority of its business undertaken south of the Border. Denmark-based Arla referred all calls to its Leeds-based UK business, which did not respond to repeated requests for comment on the ruling yesterday. . The full article contains 517 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 17 October 2008 10:02 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to... (Scotsman)
Hospital ward to close over fire safety concerns Oct 17, 2008
"The future of the hospital is still uncertain following these discussions.Health bosses are seeking to build a new NHS 'super surgery' in the town to accommodate primary care, diagnostic services, such as x-rays, ultrasound scans and MRI, and outpatient clinics.The Trust is hoping to provide beds in a nursing home for end of life care and rehabilitation for Morpeth residents and will transfer stroke services and other inpatient beds to Wansbeck General. The full article contains 331 words and... (Morpeth Herald)
Some numbers on In Rainbows Oct 16, 2008
One of the first things Dyball says, according to Music Ally, is that the digital publishing income from In Rainbows "dwarfed all the band's previous digital publishing income and made a 'material difference' to Warner Chappell UK's digital income." That's not saying much, unfortunately. Before the downloadable album idea came along, Radiohead wasn't on iTunes and hadn't done anything much in the way of other digital sales either, so just about anything would have dwarfed all its previous... (Globe and Mail)
Eurostar passengers up 6% despite fire as 'flyers switch to train' Oct 16, 2008
"The disruption to services the Eurostar is still offering only 93 per cent of its normal service means the rate of growth has slowed compared with the first half of the year. In the first nine months of the year, seven million travellers used Eurostar, a 13.9 per cent rise on the same period in 2007, with ticket sales rising 17.2 per cent to 521.1m.The rise has been credited to the moving of the London terminus of the services from Waterloo International to King's Cross St Pancras... (Scotsman)
Hacker in last-ditch extradition appeal Oct 14, 2008
2008 Johnston Press Digital Publishing Sister Newspapers. This website and its associated newspaper adheres to the Press Complaints Commissions Code of Practice. (Scotsman)
Premier looks to cut crippling debt Oct 14, 2008
" The full article contains 111 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 13 October 2008 9:48 AM Source: Edinburgh Evening News Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: observer9, Glasgow 13/10/2008 18:47:30 This was a great company until the MBA mindset took over.Over egoed newbies fooling brain dead suits who served too long and have been proven to be useless across the board. The bosses were not innovative enough themsleves to be creative so they hired over priced... (Scotsman)
Virgin record Oct 12, 2008
"Her family travelled and she lived in Canada and New Zealand before moving back to Britain in her twentiesShe retired to Cornwall 40 years ago. The full article contains 113 words and appears in Scotland On Sunday newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 11 October 2008 7:33 PM Source: Scotland On Sunday Location: Scotland Bookmark: truthsleuth, 12/10/2008 00:24:53 How do we know? Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: Sections Other Sections Topics Other... (Scotsman)
Mental health trust gets good review Oct 12, 2008
" The full article contains 107 words and appears in Bridlington Free Press newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 08 October 2008 4:00 PM Source: Bridlington Free Press Location: Bridlington Bookmark: Prev 1 Next Against Bereaurcracy., 11/10/2008 10:11:03 Humber Mental Health Teaching NHS Trust could now possibly give the Scarborough NHS Trust a check up.With many of their lunatic decisions I am sure they have some sort of imparement. Prev 1 Next Comment on this Story In order to post comments... (Bridlington Today)
Drug pricing review is vital for patients Oct 12, 2008
Drug pricing review is vital for patients - Scotsman (Scotsman)
Cash boost for Gaelic vowed as Mod opens Oct 11, 2008
"One of the largest Gaelic events in the world, the Mod comes to the Central Belt about once every six years. The sportsmen and women, musicians and artists converging on Falkirk were led by the North Uist singer Julie Fowlis who sings only in Gaelic who was yesterday named as the first Gaelic Ambassador. About 10,000 people typically attend the Mod, including 2,000 overseas guests and competitors. Performers this year also include the young traditional band Skerryvore, The Red Hot... (Scotsman)
Fiver-a-time shoppers keep WH Smith profits rising Oct 10, 2008
"WH Smith said finance director Alan Stewart would be leaving to pursue other business interests. He will be replaced by Robert Moorhead, currently finance director of the high street arm.Shares closed up 7.8 per cent at 345p. The full article contains 476 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 09 October 2008 8:26 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: Sections Other... (Scotsman)
Premium hit as consumers have less to spend at pub Oct 10, 2008
"The Newcastle-based group, which owns a total of 48 bars, including many in the north of England said it was working to "reduce costs and slow down capital expenditure" to protect profit margins and conserve cash. It is in talks with banks about securing working capital for the foreseeable future.Premium said fewer customers were drinking in its venues early in the week and its supplier costs were rising.The acquisition of Bel and the Dragon and the Living Room brands pushed full-year revenues... (Scotsman)
Women urged to know their bra size Oct 10, 2008
"Breast Cancer Campaign's mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how the disease develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. The full article contains 331 words and appears in n/a newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 08 October 2008 5:21 PM Source: n/a Location: South Shields Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: News Sport Business Campaigns Entertainment... (Shields Gazette)
Campaign urged to tackle rising levels of child obesity Oct 10, 2008
"Dr Wight is urging the city council, NHS Sheffield, universities and colleges, the private and voluntary sectors, local media "and the people of Sheffield" to support city-wide long term initiatives to increase physical activity among children, improve their diet and support their social and emotional well-being.Results of the national Weighing and Measuring Programme show that the percentage of overweight children in the reception year in Sheffield's primary schools increased from 9.7% in... (Sheffield Telegraph)
Inside environment: Westminster's climate change ambitions turn up ... Oct 8, 2008
" The full article contains 311 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 07 October 2008 9:36 PM Source: The Scotsman Location: Edinburgh Bookmark: druidh, edinburgh 08/10/2008 01:13:16 And how exactly will rump-UK achieve that target without Scottish renewables? Maisie from Morningside, 08/10/2008 02:29:26 How exciting!!!!A country with 0.08% of the planet's population and a similar amount of its CO2 emissions leading the way in the fight against climate change!!!I... (Scotsman)
Drug-driver jailed for killing man and dog Oct 8, 2008
"The judge stressed that no sentence could measure the value of Mr McGregor's life or the extent of his family's grief. Such matters were beyond calculation, he said.Smith's driving had fallen far below the standard to be expected of a competent, careful driver."The critical factor is it must have been obvious to you that you should not have been driving that evening," the judge told Smith. The full article contains 483 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 07... (Scotsman)
Gardener cleared of poisoning lawn Oct 7, 2008
"He insisted he used phosphogen, not weedkiller. The damage was "too neat and tidy to be vandalism", he insisted.Carol Francis, the chairman of Gloucester magistrates, said the bench was satisfied that Mr Hancock's spraying had killed exotic plants in the garden borders but added it was also sure that there was no sinister intent in his actions.After he was found not guilty of causing 500 of criminal damage to flower borders and a grass verge at Sir Richard's house, Mr Hancock said he was... (Scotsman)
NHS teaming up with private health experts Oct 7, 2008
" The full article contains 173 words and appears in Wigan Evening Post newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 06 October 2008 10:29 AM Source: Wigan Evening Post Location: Wigan Bookmark: Prev 1 Next john shale, 06/10/2008 15:55:41 Another step forward in the de-nationalisation of the Health Service by New (safe in our hands) Labour. Morgan, 06/10/2008 18:34:37 Ah - a Common Purpose then? Jemmy, Bryn 06/10/2008 21:04:45 More money being 'tapped off' the budget by LEECHES. Prev 1 Next Comment on... (Wigan Today)
Sony Expands E-book Reader Range Oct 6, 2008
It's compatible with e-book formats including Sony's BBeB (Broadband electronic book), Microsoft Word documents, Adobe PDF and the International Digital Publishing Forum's XML-based EPUB format. Sony hasn't offered detailed specifications of the device but says it's about the size of a "slimmed-down paperback book" and weighs "about 10 ounces" (280 grams). (PC World)
Seabirds in peril as hunt for source of oil slick continues Oct 5, 2008
"The Scottish Government is currently consulting on whether to set up a new agency, Marine Scotland, to help to protect the country's coastline. The full article contains 427 words and appears in Scotland On Sunday newspaper. Page 1 of 1 Last Updated: 04 October 2008 7:55 PM Source: Scotland On Sunday Location: Scotland Bookmark: Comment on this Story In order to post comments you must or Delivery formats: Sections Features Other Sections Other Sites More UK Features Featured Advertising control... (Scotland on Sunday)
Calendar girls go back to the future Oct 5, 2008
Sponsored by Chester-le-Street. Your account has been frozen. (Hartlepool Today)
Extra cash needed for free school lunches Oct 4, 2008
" Mrs M, Edinburgh 03/10/2008 12:44:48 I'm with #1 here.Having just gone into P2 my son would benefit from this for 2 years but I don't support the idea.My Husband e more than enough money to pay the 1.75per day for his lunch. There are children who badly need the free school meals should continue to recieve them but the council shouldn't be paying for kids who's parents can comfortably afford to do it.If the MSP's are so keep to give away cash then they can give the school my son's 1.75per... (Scotsman)
