Ashley Williams: I've never had a pre-season this good before
This is South Wales -- ASHLEY Williams admits he has a tantalising sense of excitement about the new campaign. The man signed from Stockport first wore a Swansea City shirt way back in 2008. Swansea's...
View ArticleBoot up: rethinking Twitter, Lenovo falsely accused, iOS 7 views, and more
Plus Samsung blames PR firm over StackExchange rumpus, the Surface RT mess analysed, Motorola's on Moto X, and more A burst of 8 links for you to chew over, as picked by the Technology team *Twitter. A...
View ArticleFlybe CFO resigns, three board members step down
(Reuters) - Europe's largest regional airline Flybe Group Plc , which appointed a new chief executive last month, said its chief financial officer had resigned. Reported by Reuters 3 hours ago.
View ArticleThe Roma's trials, past and present
Recent events have brought the issue of Roma in the UK into sharp focus, but these days immigration and integration are especially touchy subjects Here's an exclusive: there is such a thing as society....
View ArticleService sector slowdown hits India and Russia - live
Big day for service sector data begins with the first slump in private sector output in India and Russia in at least three years. Will Europe show signs of recovery? Graeme Wearden Reported by...
View ArticleJive Expands Operations in Europe
- Jive Software Announces Recruitment Drive Across NORDIC, BENELUX and SOUTHERN EUROPEAN Regions LONDON, Aug. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jive Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: JIVE), today announced that it's...
View ArticleWith the election called, where do the parties stand on climate policy? |...
With the Australian election called for 7 September, where do the two parties stand on climate change policy? Twitter broke the story. The Australian election will be held on Saturday 7 September, the...
View ArticleGoldman Sachs and London Metal Exchange sued over aluminium storage
LME and Goldman Sachs are named as co-defendants in the suit alleging 'anti-competitive and monopolistic behavior in the warehousing market' The London Metal Exchange and Goldman Sachs are being sued...
View ArticleNatural Ingredients Gaining Ground
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany, August 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Steadily growing market share in Western Europe puts pressure on artificial ingredients What began as a budding trend some time ago has now...
View ArticleAnalysis: Hull City's 4-3-3 sees Sagbo, Aluko and Brady shine going forward
This is Hull and East Riding -- AS JAY Simpson, Jack Hobbs and Corry Evans have learned the hard way this summer, Steve Bruce is not the sentimental type. The promotion-winning trio, who together...
View ArticleHSBC profit rises but revenue hit by muted economic growth
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC's half-year profits rose 10 percent to just over $14 billion as its three-year cost-cutting plan starts to pay off, but earnings fell short of expectations due to a fall in...
View ArticleBRIEF-Equistone Partners buys majority stake in Karl Eugen Fischer for...
Aug 5 (Reuters) - * Equistone partners Europe acquires majority stake in Karl Eugenfischer * Equistone partners Europe -deal for an undisclosed sum Reported by Reuters 1 hour ago.
View ArticleEngland's Rare Mosses and Liverworts | Book Review | @GrrlScientist
This is an engaging, informative and beautifully illustrated field guide, the first ever published to focus on England's endangered bryophytes I've always loved mosses and spent many hours studying and...
View ArticleTwin-town visitors enjoy East Grinstead trip
This is Sussex -- FOREIGN students put their artistic abilities to the test during a visit to East Grinstead. About 35 youngsters from East Grinstead's twin towns gathered for this year's Youth in...
View ArticleScottish education: why don't the figures add up?
*Gill Wyness *asks how Scottish higher education participation rates are so high when inequality of school attainment is rife With the Scottish independence debate in full swing, the Scottish...
View ArticleEarly risers
This is Bristol -- ONE thing that most Bristolians know is that Air Balloon Hill in St George is named after an early balloon flight. It is not something which would excite anyone these days but it...
View ArticleVospers Ford: Fiesta wins another top accolade
This is Plymouth -- VOSPERS is pleased to announce that the new Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost has won the overall 2013 Women's World Car of the Year and Women's World Car of the Year Economy Car...
View ArticleResurrecting woolly mammoths is exciting – but it's a fantasy | George Monbiot
De-extinction would lead only to lonely captivity for a few sad beasts. There's a better way to restore lost ecosystems Like big kids everywhere, I would love to see it happen. The idea of resurrecting...
View ArticleSoft toys are a success for Jo
This is Leicestershire -- Many of us dream of picking the perfect job, but few of us have the confidence, the ability or opportunity to chase it. Stuck in the routine of a nine-to-five job it's easy...
View ArticleInsurer growing its county operations
This is Leicestershire -- A national insurance company is relocating part of its operation to offices on the outskirts of Leicester. Towergate is moving about 55 staff in its brokers division from...
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