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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...

Firefighters to strike for a further 8 days

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/31/2014 - 2:48pm

Firefighters have today issued a further eight day period of strike action as the Westminster government have not improved their pension proposals.

The current proposals in England and Wales are still unworkable and mean that firefighters will still face dismissal simply because they cannot maintain the high physical fitness requirements necessary for their role until they are age 60.

The proposals would also mean that if firefighters opt for early retirement, the reduction in their pension would be unacceptably high.

Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “It is...

Ebola Virus risk remains low in UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/31/2014 - 5:47am

Public Health England (PHE) is continuing to monitor the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD, Ebola) outbreak in West Africa, but advises the risk to the UK remains very low.

No cases of imported Ebola have ever been reported in the UK. Ebola is a form of viral haemorrhagic fever and currently more than 1000 cases have been reported in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, of which there have been more than 650 deaths. This is the first documented Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and it is the largest ever known outbreak of this disease.

PHE continues to work with the World Health...

SW MEP calls for stand against violence in Gaza

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/30/2014 - 10:13am

As violence continues to take its devastating toll on Palestinians in Gaza, Green MEP for the South West, Molly Scott Cato, has expressed her deep disappointed at the outcome of a European Parliamentary resolution on the conflict.

The ‘Escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine’ resolution was not supported by Molly or England’s other two Green MEPs Keith Taylor and Jean Lambert. The final resolution did not contain key demands put forward by the Green Group in the Parliament. Greens wanted the text to include:

  • reference to a comprehensive UN arms embargo
  • ...

Government fast tracks driverless cars

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/30/2014 - 8:38am

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced 2 new measures (30 July 2014) that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015.

UK cities can now bid for a share of a £10 million competition to host a driverless cars trial. The government is calling on cities to join together with businesses and research organisations to put forward proposals to become a test location.

Up to three cities will be selected to host the trials from next year (2015) – and each project is expected to last between 18 and 36 months and start in January 2015.

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Plans for The Highways Agency becoming a New Co could lead to Road Tolling for Motorists

The PCS are trying to prevent the Highways Agency being turned into a government owned company which could eventually lead to tolls being introduced onto Britain’s roads.

The coalition government want to pass control of the valued £111 billion, strategic road network of England to a ‘strategic highways company’ which would be out of direct oversight of parliament.

With said value, foreign sovereign wealth funds could potentially be attracted to the road network, just like the nation’s water companies.

There would be a high impact on smaller roads environmentally and...

Summer party at Poundbury a resounding success

Independent developer C G Fry & Son held an open event at Poundbury which attracted nearly 30 guests. The purpose of the summer event was to invite people to register their interest for the exciting new phase in the North East Quadrant.

The Poundbury team decorated the sales office with bunting to give it a summery feel, serving guests with jugs of Pimm’s and fresh strawberries. The event was organised in conjunction with Poundbury and Dorchester offices of Symonds & Sampson Estate Agents.

C G Fry & Son has been working with the Duchy of Cornwall on the...

Perranporth murder appeal on BBC Crimewatch

The mystery surrounding the death of Alan Jeal in Cornwall will be featured on BBC’s Crimewatch programme in a national appeal for information five months on.

Alan’s body was discovered on Perranporth beach on Tuesday 25 February 2014 by a member of the public while out walking his dog at around 2pm. He was naked apart from wearing socks and one walking shoe.

Multiple injuries to his chest, head and hand were found on his body. He suffered significant internal injuries, a flesh wound to his scalp and bleeding hand injuries. There were some signs of possible drowning but it...

Get out for the Big Butterfly Count

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2014 - 10:48am

Sir David Attenborough is calling on the public to become back garden wildlife detectives this summer by taking part in the world’s largest butterfly survey.

Butterfly Conservation president Sir David will take part in citizen science project the Big Butterfly Count in an effort to count one million butterflies over three weeks of British summertime.

More than 46,000 people took part in the Count last year counting more than 800,000 butterflies and day-flying moths in their gardens, parks and local countryside.

Butterflies rallied last summer after their worst year...

The next generation: Children and the dentist

Authored by Lucie Simic
Posted: Mon, 07/14/2014 - 2:58pm

Figures, released in The Sunday Times this weekend, show that the number one reason for primary-school-aged children being admitted to hospital is to have multiple teeth taken out.

Provisional figures for the period 2013-14 show that 25,812 children from that age group have been admitted to hospital to have multiple tooth extractions, up from 22,574 three years previously.

Kathryn Harley, former dean of the faculty of dental surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, said: "We have children who require all 20 of their baby teeth to be extracted. It beggars belief that...

Agreement ensures National Parks are connected

England's National Parks stand to benefit from improved mobile coverage in ways that respect their very sensitive environment, following a landmark agreement between National Parks England the Mobile Operators Association.

The agreement has attracted support and was launched by Government Ministers from DCMS, Defra and CLG.

The Accord was brokered between National Parks England and the Mobile Operators Association and aims to:

  • help communities living in National Parks to benefit from consistent high quality connectivity;
  • protect the special
  • ...
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