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19/09/2014
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Wembley To Host Euro 2020 Finals
Uefa has announced that the final and semi-finals of Euro 2020 will be played at Wembley Stadium.
The governing body also announced that tast sixteen matches will be hosted at Glasgow's Hampden Park and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Prior to Uefa making a ruling on who would host the final, the German FA withdrew, leaving the English Football Association unanimous winners of the bid.
Govt To Donate Hospital Beds To Sierra Leone
The government has announced that it will donate hundreds of hospital beds to Sierra Leone, as it continues to fight an increasing Ebola outbreak.
It is understood that of the 700 beds being donated, 200 are "in the pipeline" with the remaining 500 to follow in the coming months.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond also announced that British army engineers are to identify sites in Sierra Leone where treatment centres can be built.
University To Spend £150,000 On Graduation Chairs
Plymouth University is to spend £150,000 on seven chairs, according to a report by the BBC.
The chairs, to be used for graduation ceremonies, are to be made by furniture designer John Makepeace.
The BBC reports that it has seen an email from the university's PR department that warns of a negative effect news of the purchase could have.
(MH/CD)
Uefa has announced that the final and semi-finals of Euro 2020 will be played at Wembley Stadium.
The governing body also announced that tast sixteen matches will be hosted at Glasgow's Hampden Park and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.
Prior to Uefa making a ruling on who would host the final, the German FA withdrew, leaving the English Football Association unanimous winners of the bid.
Govt To Donate Hospital Beds To Sierra Leone
The government has announced that it will donate hundreds of hospital beds to Sierra Leone, as it continues to fight an increasing Ebola outbreak.
It is understood that of the 700 beds being donated, 200 are "in the pipeline" with the remaining 500 to follow in the coming months.
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond also announced that British army engineers are to identify sites in Sierra Leone where treatment centres can be built.
University To Spend £150,000 On Graduation Chairs
Plymouth University is to spend £150,000 on seven chairs, according to a report by the BBC.
The chairs, to be used for graduation ceremonies, are to be made by furniture designer John Makepeace.
The BBC reports that it has seen an email from the university's PR department that warns of a negative effect news of the purchase could have.
(MH/CD)
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14 September 2012
Former City Trader Stands Trial For £1.4bn Loss
A former City trader, accused of causing the largest unauthorised trading loss in British history, will stand trail later today. 32-year-old Kweku Adoboli of Whitechapel, east London, was arrested last September shortly after the UBS bank announced losses of £1.4bn at its London office.
Former City Trader Stands Trial For £1.4bn Loss
A former City trader, accused of causing the largest unauthorised trading loss in British history, will stand trail later today. 32-year-old Kweku Adoboli of Whitechapel, east London, was arrested last September shortly after the UBS bank announced losses of £1.4bn at its London office.
22 February 2012
Brit Awards Success For Adele
Arguably the highlight of last years Brit awards Adele has achieved a definitive exclamation mark on another highlight year with the 23-year-old singer winning the awards for best British female and best British album.
Brit Awards Success For Adele
Arguably the highlight of last years Brit awards Adele has achieved a definitive exclamation mark on another highlight year with the 23-year-old singer winning the awards for best British female and best British album.
21 February 2012
'NEET' Solution To Teen Unemployment
The latest unemployment initiative launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will invite businesses and charities to bid for 'neet' teenagers.
'NEET' Solution To Teen Unemployment
The latest unemployment initiative launched by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will invite businesses and charities to bid for 'neet' teenagers.
15 May 2009
New Indicators Will Help Drive Quality Improvement In The NHS
A list of more than 200 indicators of high quality care in the NHS is being published for the first time to help clinicians drive up the quality of care they deliver to patients, the Department of Health and The NHS Information Centre announced today.
New Indicators Will Help Drive Quality Improvement In The NHS
A list of more than 200 indicators of high quality care in the NHS is being published for the first time to help clinicians drive up the quality of care they deliver to patients, the Department of Health and The NHS Information Centre announced today.
30 April 2009
House Prices Fall By 0.4% in April
The price of a typical house fell by 0.4% in April according to the latest figures by the Nationwide. April's decline leaves the average price of a house at £151,861, down 15% from a year ago.
House Prices Fall By 0.4% in April
The price of a typical house fell by 0.4% in April according to the latest figures by the Nationwide. April's decline leaves the average price of a house at £151,861, down 15% from a year ago.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A mostly cloudy start with scattered showers, the showers becoming more isolated and largely confined to the south this morning. Becoming brighter this afternoon, the best of any sunnier spells across northern counties. Northerly winds easing. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:A dry evening with late sunny spells and some long clear spells overnight. Becoming cloudier across the north towards dawn with a few showers possible. Touch of frost in south. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
