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London 2012 Olympics – big build still on track

09/02/2010

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9 February 2010

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games remain on time and within budget, data published today by the Government and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) confirms.

Funding for Cutty Sark restoration confirmed with work to be completed in time for 2012 and creation of ‘Royal Borough of Greenwich’

04/02/2010

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4 February 2010

Issued on behalf of the Cutty Sark Trust, Greenwich

The historic clipper Cutty Sark will be restored to its former glory following news today that the final parts of the £46 million funding package are now in place.  Conservation of Cutty Sark will be finally completed at Greenwich next year.

Councils to be able to impose blanket bans on 24 hour licences in problem areas

04/02/2010

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04 February 2010

Local authorities are to get the power to impose blanket bans on the sale of alcohol after 3am in entire streets or city centres affected by alcohol-related anti-social behaviour and disorder.  The move was confirmed today by Licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe, as he announced that the new powers would be brought in through the Crime and Security Bill, currently before Parliament.

Film Minister launches Pinewood apprenticeship scheme

04/02/2010

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4 February 2010

A new apprenticeship scheme designed to give young people a start in the UK’s thriving film industry was launched at Pinewood Studios by film Minister Siôn Simon today.

Have your say on local news - Scotland

03/02/2010

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3 February 2010

Issued on behalf of the Selection Panel for the Independently Funded News Consortia pilots

What do you think of your regional television news? Is there enough information about what’s happening where you live? Would you like more local stories online or on the radio? These are all questions that will be put to members of the public who come along to a meeting in Glasgow on Monday 8 February about the future of national and regional news in Scotland.

Have your say on local news - Tyne Tees/Borders

02/02/2010

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2 February 2010

Issued on behalf of the Selection Panel for the Independently Funded News Consortia pilots

What do you think of your regional television news? Is there enough information about what’s happening where you live? Would you like more local stories online or on the radio? These are all questions that will be put to members of the public who come along to a meeting in Newcastle on Friday 5 February about the future of national and regional news in Tyne Tees/Borders.

Government response to Rick Parry’s sports betting integrity report

01/02/2010

1 February 2010

Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe said:

Boost for Irish Language Broadcasting - Irish and UK Governments sign Memorandum of Understanding on Digital Television

01/02/2010

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1 February 2010

Irish language broadcasting in Northern Ireland received a boost today as the Irish and UK Governments agreed a Memorandum of Understanding which provides a framework for continuing co-operation on broadcasting issues on the island of Ireland.

Rick Parry led report proposes new cross-sports betting integrity unit be set up

01/02/2010

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1 February 2010

Former Liverpool Football Club chief executive Rick Parry today recommends that a national cross-sports integrity unit be established to best tackle the threat of betting corruption in sport.

Have your say on local news in Wales

01/02/2010

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1 February 2010

Issued on behalf of the Selection Panel for the Independently Funded News Consortia pilots

What do you think of your regional television news? Is there enough information about what’s happening where you live? Would you like more local stories online or on the radio? These are all questions that will be put to members of the public who come along to a meeting in Cardiff on Wednesday 3 February about the future of national and regional news in Wales.

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