National News

The Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care on the A1 when driving at night over the next week as there will be two sets of roadworks between Washington Services and Allerdene Bridge.

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Safety improvements on the M1 in South Yorkshire – accelerated for delivery as part of the Department for Transport’s £700 million fiscal stimulus package – move to the next stage tomorrow.

The Department of Health (DH) and Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) are seeking two agencies to manage the creative and communications planning activity for new campaigns to help reduce teenage pregnancy; improve sexual health in young people; and raise awareness of the range of contraceptive choices available.

M1 JUNCTION 25 to JUNCTION 28 WIDENING

Employers are being warned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to ensure they assess the risks of falling from height in the workplace and provide safe systems of work.

On Monday 6 July 2009, at 11am at Comely Bank Cemetery in Edinburgh, former machine gunner Alf Tubb will unveil a headstone in memory of Reginald Earnshaw, his friend and former shipmate who was one of the youngest service casualties of the Second World War.   Records show Reginald Earnshaw was aged “about 15” when he died aboard the SS North Devon, but it’s believed he may have lied about his age in order to serve his country, perhaps being as young as just 14. 

Visitors to next weekend’s Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton International Air Day will be able to check out the latest counterfeit designer goods at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) stand – and find out why parents and their children should be wary of buying fake items in an industry that costs the UK economy £9bn a year.

Visitors to this weekend’s Aldershot Army Show will be able to check out the latest counterfeit designer goods at the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) stand – and find out why parents and their children should be wary of buying fake items in an industry that costs the UK economy £9bn a year.

The M62 in West Yorkshire will be fully closed westbound overnight this weekend to allow the Highways Agency to complete repair work to Cattlelaith Bridge.

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A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham
Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be a contraflow with narrow lanes both north and southbound and a 50mph speed limit. Restrictions will be in place 24 hours. The works are scheduled until October.

OVERNIGHT LINK ROAD CLOSURES
M6 J4A to M42 Northbound and Southbound Link

The Government today begins a consultation on how employment tribunals can pass on details about whistleblowing cases to appropriate regulators.

The Department for Transport has appointed Dai Powell as the new Chair of the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC).

There’s so much information out there about climate change that it is hard to know what to believe. It can get a bit confusing but it doesn’t have to be like that.

The Met Office is giving a clear guide to the facts about climate change and what can be expected in the future at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show next week. We will also dispel doubts by talking about the fiction.

Young entrepreneurs will today join Regional Business Minister, Rosie Winterton and stars from the world of football and rugby at the Hull KC stadium to launch the Hull Enterprise Academy.

The public body for better local regulation, LBRO, could help councils get new powers to secure compensation for consumers, following today’s publication of the Government’s Consumer White paper

The Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is going to GM’s van-making plant in Luton today where he is meeting the unions as well as Vauxhall workers.

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Six people were rescued from the water this afternoon in Studland Bay after they jumped overboard from the speedboat FEELING WOOSLEY 2 which had reported a fire on board.

A man who attempted to smuggle over eight kilos of cannabis resin worth £24k through Edinburgh Airport in his luggage, received a 20 months jail sentence today following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER ROADWORKS UPDATE
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Yarmouth Coastguard has coordinated the evacuation of a 57 year old male passenger from the Ventura, a large cruise liner from the middle of the North Sea after he was taken seriously ill.

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A SILVERSTONE motorsport firm is racing ahead with plans for a joint collaboration with a major Italian firm following advice and support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

A SECURITY print solution firm has just landed a major deal with an American law firm, thanks to ongoing help and support from UK Trade & Investment.

A GLOSSOP engineering firm is going from strength to strength thanks to increased export sales – boosted by support from UK Trade & Investment.

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Two contracts, together worth £231M, have been awarded to General Dynamics UK to upgrade the UK Armed Forces’ Bowman military communications system, the Ministry of Defence announced today.

Families First, the Middlesbrough based 2008 Drug Team of the Year today urged anyone who is working to help people overcome drug misuse problems or on the receiving end of that support  to nominate teams and individuals for the fourth annual national Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards.

The Highways Agency is advising drivers using the M53 around Ellesmere Port that round-the-clock single lane closures will be taking place over the next four weekends – starting this Friday (July 3).

The Romans built Caistor town in troubled times – and now Caistor Roman town could be the last bastion for rare lichens and chalk-loving plants that have grown undisturbed for hundreds of year on the ancient Roman walls.

The first of the Royal Air Force’s £450 million fleet of 28 new Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT), the Hawk T Mk2, have arrived at RAF Valley in Anglesey, allowing pilots to train on an aircraft with systems closely compatible with the latest front line jets. 

The owners of a Prestwick meat processing plant have been convicted of failing to have a safe isolation procedure in place for machinery, after a worker lost three fingers when a machine he was attempting to repair started up.

Defra’s Chief Veterinary Officer Nigel Gibbens is urging pet owners to remain vigilant this summer as temperatures soared throughout Britain this week.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today condemned planned strike action by postal workers over Royal Mail modernisation plans.

The operation to lift the remaining section of the MSC Napoli was successfully completed yesterday afternoon. Cutting has now commenced and will now continue in accordance with the agreed salvage plan.

Professor Michael Sterling, until recently Vice Chancellor of Birmingham University, has been selected as the preferred candidate to become Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).