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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...

World Cup domestic violence warning

The Home Office and The Association of Chief Police Officers are warning football supporters of harsh consequences if their World Cup celebrations turn sour.

From now until mid July, a poster and online advertising campaign will be used to communicate important messages about domestic violence to men aged 18 to 35.

All advertising will direct men to the Respect website and phone helpline for advice and support (0808 802 4040).

Posters will be displayed in male toilets in England and online adverts will be shown around football content during the World Cup 2014...

The top 10 football themed number plates

With all football fans’ eyes turning towards Brazil, DVLA has today revealed the top ten football number plates that they have sold.

Topping the table is WE57 HAM with their fellow London team AR53 NAL joint second with HU11 CTY. EN61 AND finished mid-table in seventh place and PRE 570N prop up the table in tenth.

Top 10 football number plates:

Number plate Price Date sold

WE57 HAM £57,000 Oct 2007

AR53 NAL £36,000 Oct 2004

HU11 CTY £36,000 Mar 2013

V1 LLA £35,000 Nov 2000

ALB 10N £19,000 Mar 1990

DER 8Y £14,500 May...

Show home opens for 'Green Open Homes Weekend'

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2014 - 11:16am

Independent developer C G Fry & Son opened its new show home on the award-winning Tisbury development, Wyndham Place to coincide with South Wiltshire’s ‘Green Open Home’ initiative. Local site manager Adrian White won the Seal of Excellence for Wyndham Place, his first site for C G Fry earlier this year.

South Wiltshire’s second ‘green open homes’ event, co-ordinated by Wilton Community Land Trust, is aimed at inspiring home owners with an interest in green living to visit eco-friendly properties to share energy saving experiences. The Green Open Homes network aims to support...

Comedian and actor Rik Mayall dies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/09/2014 - 7:32am

Comedian and actor Rik Mayall died this morning, a spokesman for his management company, Brunskill Management, said today.

The star, who shot to fame playing Rick in The Young Ones, was 56 and his career included appearances in shows including Blackadder and Bottom. His film roles included the comedies Drop Dead Fred and Guest House Paradiso.

Rik, who has a home in Devon, was made an Honorary Graduate of the University of Exeter in 2008.

Prime Minister's D-Day article

As we gather on the beaches of Normandy to remember the extraordinary sacrifices made for peace, there has never been a more important time to underline our belief in collective defence.

Through the searing experiences of moments like D-Day, we learnt how much more we could achieve by working together as allies than by fighting alone. The NATO Alliance was born out of this commitment to increase our collective security and to ensure that the common cause we found through shared hardship would prevent conflict on this scale threatening our world again.

Just as British and...

London Rental Standard Seeks a Qualitative Change in Private landlords and Business Practices

London is on comprehensive exercise to set new standards in the rental or letting sector. The initiative of the London Mayor to cleanse private rental sector has a bench mark named London Rental Standard, which many say, would trigger a massive spurt in accreditation and raise the bar of letting in the capital city.

Accreditation In terms of a definition London Rental Standard can be described as a set of voluntary standards that the Mayor expects from the landlords as well estate agents.

Training for Landlords: The Mayor wanted organizations accrediting landlords to give...

Body identified after six-year search

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 05/19/2014 - 2:04pm

The body of a man found in a clay pit in Cornwall has been identified as that of man missing since 2007.

Mr Nicolas Prouse was reported missing from his home in St Dennis, Cornwall, on 30 November 2007. An extensive missing person enquiry was undertaken at the time but he was never located. No reason for his disappearance was ever established.

A member of the public contacted the police on 13 April 2014 after seeing the body of a man below the water line at Trelavour Pit in St Dennis.

The death has been treated as unexplained while police enquiries continue....

'Inspirational' fundraiser dies aged 19

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 12:37pm

Stephen Sutton a 19-year-old who raised more than £3.2m for charity has died peacefully in his sleep, his mother said on his Facebook page.

The teenager from Burntwood in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 15 but resolved to overcome his illnesss to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust .

In the months leading to his death Stephen's fundraising efforts acheived world wide recognition through social media.

In a post announcing Stephen's death his mother, Jane Sutton, said he was a "courageous, selfless, inspirational son".

Ms Sutton...

Luxury apartments get crowning glory

Dorchester-based C G Fry & Son organised a large crane to position a cupola, complete with gold finial as the finishing touch to Corston House their exclusive and élite development of luxury apartments.

Nearing completion in area 2.22 of the South West Quadrant of the prestigious Poundbury, the impressive and elegant Corston House offers five special, luxurious apartments built in brick with authentic stone detailing.

C G Fry & Son’s major part in the building of more than 500 houses, as well as commercial properties, at the prestigious Poundbury development has...

Luxury apartments at Poundbury get crowning glory

Dorchester-based C G Fry & Son organised a large crane to position a cupola, complete with gold finial as the finishing touch to Corston House their exclusive and élite development of luxury apartments.

Nearing completion in area 2.22 of the South West Quadrant of the prestigious Poundbury, the impressive and elegant Corston House offers five special, luxurious apartments built in brick with authentic stone detailing.

C G Fry & Son’s major part in the building of more than 500 houses, as well as commercial properties, at the prestigious Poundbury development has...

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