A The Goverment Says RSS Feed northwest A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 1 daily Arboriculture safety and health awareness day http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377689&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is holding an Arboriculture Safety and Health Awareness Day at Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, near Preston on Tuesday 2 September.    Raf challenge to young people - and journalists - in liverpool http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377594&NewsAreaID=2 The RAF is coming to Liverpool next weekend to challenge the public with a series of exciting events to highlight some of the many careers available in the service.    Under fives get better start in life - but still more to do - north west nurseries hailed as outstanding http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377590&NewsAreaID=2 More early years and childcare settings are meeting requirements set by the Government than three years ago, with recommendations made in inspections being an important catalyst for improvement. 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Crackdown on dodgy derbyshire drivers - vehicle spot checks set to increase http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377519&NewsAreaID=2 The Traffic Commissioner for the North West is cracking down on Derbyshire lorry and bus operators who break the law, by starting off an intense period of vehicle spot checks.    Trust funds to polar bears http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377548&NewsAreaID=2 HMRC stand showcases drugs and protected species work, tax issues and credits at the Westmorland Show    Cheshire m6 overnight closure http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377356&NewsAreaID=2 The M6 in Cheshire will be closed in both directions for one night next month to remove a damaged bridge.    New bridge opening to traffic at m62 junction 6 tarbock island, merseyside http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377366&NewsAreaID=2 A key part of a £38m scheme to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost economic regeneration in Merseyside will be fully opened to traffic for the first time tonight (Friday, 22 August).    Safer towing message after spate of incidents http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377370&NewsAreaID=2 Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the North West are urging holiday-makers to double-check their caravans and trailers after a spate of accidents in the region.    Overnight closures for £800,000 m6 bridge works http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377376&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency is spending £800,000 to refurbish two M6 bridges between Preston and Lancaster over the autumn.    Overnight closures for £800,000 m6 bridge works - this is an amended version of a press release issued on the same subject today. the full carriageway http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377408&NewsAreaID=2 THIS IS AN AMENDED VERSION OF A PRESS RELEASE ISSUED ON THE SAME SUBJECT TODAY.THE FULL CARRIAGEWAY CLOSURES REFERRED TO IN THE EARLIER PRESS RELEASE HAVE MOVED FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER.    Merseyside drug workers in running for awards http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377299&NewsAreaID=2 A Wirral NHS drug worker has been nominated for a prestigious national award.    Lancaster drug workers in running for awards http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377301&NewsAreaID=2 A team of drug workers who are helping substance misusers to turn their lives around have been nominated for a prestigious national award.    Cheshire police officer's drug work puts him in running for awards http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377306&NewsAreaID=2 A Cheshire police officer has been nominated for a prestigious national award in recognition of his efforts to help turn drug offenders away from substance misuse.    Land registry takes a stand at one of britain's oldest agricultural shows http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377293&NewsAreaID=2 Land Registry staff are set to take a stand at one of Britain's oldest agricultural shows next month as they join exhibitors at the annual Westmorland County Agricultural Society Show, which is also Cumbria&#... Allerdale and copeland hit important milestones in land registered http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377295&NewsAreaID=2 Landowners in Allerdale and Copeland have reached several important milestones in the registration of their land.    Cumbria landowners make great strides in registering their land http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377290&NewsAreaID=2 Landowners across Cumbria have made great strides in registering their land. Almost 30,000 hectares of land across the county has been registered since the start of the new financial year in April.    Extension of bluetongue protection zone to allow further vaccination http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377162&NewsAreaID=2 Defra has today confirmed that the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended into Northumberland and Cumbria shortly. However, this will not happen before 1 September unless the re-emergence of circulating disease... Last chance to enter tackling drugs changing lives awards in north west http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377029&NewsAreaID=2 Time is running out for people in the North West to submit nominations for a Home Office national awards scheme to find the drug worker and team of the year.    Highways agency lifts roadworks to ease bank holiday getaway for north west drivers http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376990&NewsAreaID=2 To help North West drivers make smoother and more reliable journeys over the August Bank Holiday weekend, the Highways Agency has completed or suspended almost two-thirds of all major roadworks on England's ... Driver advice for creamfields weekender http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377005&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency's North West Traffic Officer Service is advising drivers that traffic is likely to be busy around the M56 and M6 over the bank holiday weekend with some 30,000 music lovers heading to the... Highways agency to carry out improvement work at m56 junction 7 near altrincham http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=377006&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency is to revise the layout of a busy motorway junction to ease congestion.    End of the road for driving test impersonators http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376900&NewsAreaID=2 Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their action's are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.    Hse's safety warning to farmers during the harvest season http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376825&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging North West farmers to take extra precautions with agricultural machinery during the harvest season.    Five years in prison for careless drivers who kill http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376858&NewsAreaID=2 Don't drive distracted, says Justice Secretary Jack Straw    Farmers urged to train staff properly after worker paralysed by falling bale http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376765&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today warned farmers to ensure their workers are properly trained and machinery is regularly inspected and serviced, after a farm worker was permanently paralysed by a falling... Traffic officers leading lancashire safety day http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376716&NewsAreaID=2 Highways Agency Traffic Officers in Lancashire are leading a road safety day next week at Forton Services on the M6.    Presence of the citurs longhorn beetle in lancashire http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376708&NewsAreaID=2 An invasive non-native insect that could harm woodland areas and garden plants in the UK has been identified. The Citrus Longhorn Beetle (Anoplophora chinensis) has been brought in on Acer plants (Acer palmatum ... Motorcycle insurance costs drop thanks to ers http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376633&NewsAreaID=2 The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) and the Motorcycle Industry Association have teamed up with leading motorcycle insurance companies to offer significant insurance discounts to all qualified bikers who successfully... Hse concerned at continuing hydrocarbon releases offshore http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376584&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) today (Wednesday) expressed concern at the continuing number of major and significant hydrocarbon releases in the offshore industry, often regarded as precursors to a major ... Liverpool and st helens dish tips to england's councils to tackle grime and crime http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376498&NewsAreaID=2 Councils around England have been encouraged to learn from Liverpool and St Helen's success in cleaning up their streets through a community effort, in a new guide from the government and the Local Government... Test vehicle legislation delayed until 2013 http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376524&NewsAreaID=2 Legislation regarding the use of heavier vehicles for driving tests has been delayed until September 30, 2013. British Ministers have decided to take up this option to allow driving test candidates to continue ... From umbria to cumbria to canada - lizzie's home made has universal appeal http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376483&NewsAreaID=2 A small business set up in a Penrith kitchen three years ago is making waves across the Atlantic - with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).    From umbria to cumbria to canada - lizzie's home made has universal appeal http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376483&NewsAreaID=2 A small business set up in a Penrith kitchen three years ago is making waves across the Atlantic - with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).    Cumbrian companies urged to achieve export ambitions http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376445&NewsAreaID=2 International Trade Director for the North West visits the region to encourage businesses to go global    Cumbrian companies urged to achieve export ambitions http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376447&NewsAreaID=2 International Trade Director for the North West visits the region to encourage businesses to go global    Climate change champion sees how north west is acting on co2 http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376380&NewsAreaID=2 From urban East Manchester via Manchester Airport to the Peak District moors, projects across the North West are making a difference in tackling climate change - and North West Climate Change Champion Jessica Smith... Roadshow offers opportunies for north west businesses in energy markets across the world http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376413&NewsAreaID=2 Business chiefs from across the North West are invited to attend 'The Energy Roadshow 2008' aimed at increasing your export potential with energy companies across the world.    North west's drug workers in running for awards http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376284&NewsAreaID=2 Drug workers and volunteers from across the North West have been nominated for a prestigious national award.    Another step forward for new unitary authorities http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376300&NewsAreaID=2 Local Government Minister John Healey has laid new regulations to smooth the progress of arrangements for new unitary authorities in seven areas across England - including Cheshire.    Bag it and bin it' - campaign to fight litter is launched by the highways agency in the north west http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376251&NewsAreaID=2 Visitor attractions in the North West are backing a Highways Agency campaign to remind drivers of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads.    'bag it and bin it' - campaign to fight litter is launched by the highways agency in the north west http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376249&NewsAreaID=2 Councillors, taxi drivers and visitor attractions in the North West are among those backing the Highways Agency's campaign to remind drivers of the problems that litter can cause on motorways and major A roads... Highways agency's new technology to reduce journey times in greater manchester http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376234&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency has come up with a new way of easing congestion at a busy roadworks site in south Manchester - simply changing the layout of the road.    'think safety' message to drivers and cyclists from traffic officers in cumbria http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=376148&NewsAreaID=2 Drivers and other road users in Cumbria are being urged to think safety over the summer with Highways Agency Traffic Officers in the county raising particular concerns about cyclists and drivers running out of fuel... Holiday club wound up http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375937&NewsAreaID=2 Three North Wales based companies that providing timeshare-type products, have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service. &... Suspect wholesaler wound up http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375960&NewsAreaID=2 A Manchester-based company that traded as a wholesaler and general trader has been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch (CIB) of the Insolvency Service. &nbsp... Extension of bluetongue protection zone to allow further vaccination http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375974&NewsAreaID=2 Defra has today announced that the Bluetongue Protection Zone will be extended again on Thursday 7 August. This follows the delivery by Merial of over two million additional doses of Bluetongue serotype 8 (BTV- ... Wigan curry company win international business with food fit for a queen http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375999&NewsAreaID=2 Family firm Pasco Spices & Herbs, who produce a range of sauces, curry pastes, chutneys and pickles from their purpose built premises in Wigan, have won new business in Portugal after serving up a feast fit ... Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Motorway closures for tarbock island gantry work http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375799&NewsAreaID=2 Motorways will be closed overnight in early August for new gantries to be installed as part of the M62 Junction 6 (Tarbock Island) improvements.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cheshire reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375787&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cheshire celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cumbria reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375789&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cumbria celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cumbria reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375789&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cumbria celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cumbria reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375789&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cumbria celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in cumbria reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375789&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Cumbria celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in greater manchester reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375793&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Greater Manchester celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in greater manchester reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375793&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Greater Manchester celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in greater manchester reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375793&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Greater Manchester celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.    Green farming schemes in greater manchester reaping benefits after 21 years http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=375793&NewsAreaID=2 This summer Greater Manchester celebrates 21 years of green farming, which has seen local farmers make a huge difference to wildlife and the landscape.