Singapore growth hits two year high
Growth built on a surge in manufacturing but the outlook, warn economists, is clouded by the slowdown in China and Europe Reported by FT.com 3 hours ago.
View ArticleNissan's rapid charging in place in Polesworth
This is Tamworth -- NISSAN'S rapid charger programme is increasing the number of charging stations where you can easily charge your Nissan LEAF battery from 0% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. In...
View ArticleDr Mark Pietroni Don't let tobacco firms hide behind fancy packaging
This is Somerset -- In South Gloucestershire, estimates show we have more than 58 children aged between 11 and 15 who start smoking every month. In the South West, one in three (34 per cent) of 16-24...
View ArticleWhat's the point?
This is Devon -- IS THERE any point having a British justice system when the European courts can accuse us of human rights offences? We have taken years to remove a person who was looked upon as a...
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Families mourn two who died in Penryn collision
This is Cornwall -- TRIBUTES have been paid to the two victims of a car crash in Penryn. Bridget Toy, 61, of Penryn, and former president of the Royal Cornwall Show and Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall...
View ArticleWoman in group that scaled Shard
This is Nottingham -- A NOTTS woman was among of environmental activists who climbed The Shard in London. Police say Alison Garrigan and five others accessed the building – which at 310 metres is the...
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Olympic bike guru in town
This is Scunthorpe -- THE man who designed the bike that helped Chris Boardman win Olympic gold and spearhead the revolution in British cycling has ridden into town. Mike Burrows, who designed the...
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Toyota plant will design new cars
This is Derbyshire -- TOYOTA has revealed that it will use millions of pounds of Government cash so its Burnaston site can research and develop new cars. At present, the Japanese firm's Derbyshire...
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AURIS SALES INCREASE BY 39%
This is Derbyshire -- AS well as the Government's cash windfall, staff at Toyota's Burnaston plant had another reason to celebrate this week following the release of the car manufacturer's latest...
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The battle of the 4x4s continues ...
This is Hull and East Riding -- In the market for a big, family-friendly SUV? If so, then the revamped Hyundai Santa Fe deserves serious consideration. It would also be worth having my review of the...
View ArticleGreenpeace protesters arrested over Shard climb
Six protesters who yesterday scaled Western Europe’s tallest building are in police custody this morning following their arrests over the stunt. Reported by London24 45 minutes ago.
View ArticleButcher budget bonus gives hope for Europe
Caley Thistle manager Terry Butcher had his budget cut by a third last year and just missed out on guiding the Highland club to Europe. Reported by Press and Journal 39 minutes ago.
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Celebrating 25 years of fighting crime
This is Grimsby -- BROWN envelopes containing thousands of pounds have been given to people anonymously in the fight against crime in North East Lincolnshire. The cash rewards have been handed over by...
View ArticleCastle 'a top European experience'
A visit to Stirling Castle is included on a list of Europe's most amazing experiences in a new Lonely Planet guide. Reported by BBC News 15 hours ago.
View ArticleBirdbooker Report 278 | @GrrlScientist
Compiled by an ardent bibliophile, this week's report features five titles, including an art book, Britain's freshwater fishes and one Briton's search for the goshawk; all of which were recently...
View ArticleThe dangers of Europe’s technocrats
Officials who say the EU has done much to solve the economic crisis are implying wrongly that the situation has improved and the worst is over Reported by FT.com 12 hours ago.
View ArticleCMBS defaults more than double
Rise, which comes as S&P forecasts further delinquencies, underlines difficulties facing Europe’s struggling commercial property market Reported by FT.com 9 hours ago.
View ArticleEmma Marcegaglia, Business Europe
Italy’s highest-profile businesswoman says she plans to be outspoken but helpful as she juggles her new lobbying role with her role as co-chief of Marcegaglia Reported by FT.com 10 hours ago.
View ArticleFrançois Hollande: economic recovery is under way in France
French president pushes new optimistic official line in Bastille Day interview A defiantly upbeat François Hollande has announced that economic recovery is under way in France – despite a mood of...
View ArticleTwo Jamaican Olympic medalist sprinters 'fail drugs tests'
• Four athletes test positive for banned substances, say reports • Revelation comes as Tyson Gay also fails test Two Olympic medalist Jamaican sprinters have reportedly tested positive for banned...
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