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Governor Bill Ritter today announced four communities impacted by energy and mineral production will receive grant funding... 

New York Looks To Make Texting While Driving A Primary Offense

Governor David A. Paterson has submitted to the Legislature Program Bill No. 222, which would make New York State’s... 


London Looks For More Control Of Late Night Drinking Rules

Local authorities should be able to choose when to restrict late night drinking in their local areas, rather than the government... 


Canada Coast Guard Announces Spring Icebreaking In Quebec

The Canadian Coast Guard notifies the residents of Repentigny and those living along the shore of the L’Assomption, Prairies, Mille-Îles

SEA Means More Than The Sea To Wales

Environment Minister Jane Davidson has welcomed news that the UK Government will be carrying out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

Wales Welcomes Change4Life Movement

New social movement to encourage everyone to get involved and adopt healthier habits. An ambitious new advertising campaign that will

Wales Closes Tax Loophole On Properties

Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant, has yesterday made new legislation. To ensure that owners of properties that

Scotland’s Marine Act Receives Royal Assent From Parliament

Scotland’s Marine Bill today received Royal Assent. The Marine (Scotland) Act provides a framework which will help balance competing demands

Scotland Maps Out Crofting Land And Secures Ownership

A £100,000 fund is to be set up to help Scotland’s crofters map out the boundaries of their land and

Northern Ireland Improves Lymphoedema Health Services

Recent improvements in lymphoedema services across Northern Ireland are down to patients and health and social care (HSC) working together.

Scotland Strengthening Aquaculture Industry

New proposals to streamline and improve efficiency of the planning process have been unveiled today in a bid to enhance

Great Britain Helping Unemployed Move Closer To The Job Market

Expert job advice will be available in community centres and GP surgeries in some of the most deprived housing estates

New White Paper Proposal To Improve Bus Transport And Safety In England

Bus travel in England will be safer, more efficient and easier to use under new Government proposals. The plans –

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