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The Best Group Activity Days Out Across England for Thrill-Seekers

When it comes to planning a group day out in England, the best experiences are the ones that combine adrenaline, teamwork, and a bit of friendly competition. Whether it’s a stag or hen do, a corporate team-building event, or just a group of friends looking for something different, thrill-seeking activities have become one of the most popular ways to spend a day together.

Across the country, there’s no shortage of options that push people out of their comfort zones in the best possible way—from fast-paced outdoor challenges to immersive action-packed games that test communication...

£15m roofs scheme for listed church buildings

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/15/2014 - 10:38am

The Church of England has welcomed a dedicated £15 million fund, announced by the Government on Wednesday 3rd December, for the repair of roofs and rainwater goods on listed church buildings.

The Chancellor announced the Listed Places of Worship Roof Repair Fund in his Autumn Statement. Grants between £10,000 and £100,000 will be available to listed places of worship of all faiths and denominations across the UK, where roof and rainwater goods repairs are deemed to be urgent and necessary.

The deadline for applications is 30 January 2015, with awards to be allocated by the...

Warning over fake Frozen merchandise

Hundreds of fake items of children’s clothing and toys carrying images of Disney’s Frozen have been seized by UK border control officers.

Other rip offs include GHD hair straighteners, Ugg boots and North Face coats.

Fake Frozen goods are among the most frequent seizures made at British ports.

These have been judged especially dangerous because poorly-made plastics can be highly flammable, or present choking hazards.

Gavin Terry, joint lead officer for intellectual property at the Trading Standards Institute, said: "Counterfeit goods may seem like a bargain...

Police seize substantial assets under Proceeds of Crime Act

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/04/2014 - 8:32am

Police Financial investigators in Cornwall have had a number of recent successes in seizing substantial financial assets under the proceeds of Crime Act.

In excess of £150,000 has been seized following three successful cases brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

The force will benefit from these successful seizures with a total of £29,000 being returned to the force for use in crime investigation or prevention.

On Friday 7th November 2014 a confiscation order was made against Paul Pitchell aged 47 years, following his conviction for the production of cannabis....

Firefighters to stage 24 hour strike

Firefighters in England today announced a further 24 hour strike to take place from 9am on Tuesday 9 December.

This follows the government’s decision to commence the Parliamentary procedure to implement regulations for an unfair, unaffordable and unworkable pension scheme. After almost three years of discussions firefighters still face a stark choice of either being sacked or a severely reduced pension if they fail fitness tests as a result of naturally declining fitness through age. The evidence presented by the Fire Brigades Union has created considerable political opposition to...

Brewin Dolphin Exeter's Autumn Statement – “Go For Growth”

Ahead of the autumn statement next Wednesday, Brewin Dolphin urges the Chancellor to focus upon growth, which includes creating a new Business EIS, pushing up the JISA allowance and an end to tinkering with pensions.

“ Britain needs to be allowed to grow ,” says Simon Blowey, Divisional Director of Financial Planning. “ By softening HMRC’s stance on legitimate tax planning, allowing the pension system to settle down a bit so that savers can trust it and creating and supporting schemes that encourage taxpayer investment in British business, we believe the government can help it to...

It's not just Japanese Knotweed you could be fined for growing

BBC Breakfast News ran a story on Wednesday about Japanese Knotweed and that news that property owners could now be fined if they do not deal with an infestation on their property. We thought you might like some additional facts.

The new Government guidance advises that Council Officers and police will have the power to issue Community Protection Notices for “invasive non-native species”. So it’s not just Japanese Knotweed. It could be giant hogweed or Himalayan balsam for example.

Community Protection Notices (CPN) are more usually in the news with regard to anti-social...

NHS radiographers to strike again

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/21/2014 - 6:33am

Diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy professionals who are members of the Society of Radiographers in England and Northern Ireland will be taking industrial action on Monday, 24 November.

The radiographers, who work in radiology departments and cancer treatment centres, will be joining with 10 other unions who have members who work in the National Health Service. All will stop work on Monday morning from 8am to noon and the strike action will be followed by a week of working-to-rule.

Emergency and urgent care will continue to be provided on Monday morning but pre-booked...

Police launch murder inquiry in Barnstaple

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/19/2014 - 11:02am

Devon and Cornwall police has launched a murder investigation in Barnstaple.

A murder investigation was launched following the discovery of the body of a 59 year old woman at a property in Barnstaple, North Devon on Monday 17th November.

Officers attended a property in Sunflower Road, Barnstaple on Monday 17th November at 2.20pm after a call from the ambulance service.

The death was initially treated as unexplained but following enquires a 38 year old local man was arrested during the evening on Tuesday 18th November on suspicion of murder.

The deceased, who...

The seas are a climate change battleground - and the Government is not protecting them

Authored by Ben Bradshaw
Posted: Wed, 11/19/2014 - 10:49am

Britain's bass stocks have collapsed, with commercial fishermen and even recreational anglers facing drastic cuts in what they're allowed to catch. West Country boats are laid up after a total ban on fishing for skate — the latest evidence of our continuing failure to manage our seas properly.

But it is not all bad news. Tough decisions to slash cod quotas in the North Sea in recent years, vigorously opposed by the fishing industry at the time, have led to the stock beginning to recover. But still far too little is being done to ensure we have a healthy, sustainable marine...

Obese are in denial about their weight

A MAJORITY of obese people in Britain would not describe themselves as “obese”, and many would not even describe themselves as “very overweight”, according to a Cancer Research UK study.

In one of the first studies of its kind to examine British perceptions of obesity, fewer than 10 per cent of those who are clinically obese accept they have a serious weight problem.

In a 2012 survey of around 2000 adults, only 11 per cent of obese women accurately acknowledged they were “obese”, with most describing themselves as “very overweight” or “just right”.

And among men,...

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