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UK National News, Feb 26, 2008
Casino Plans For Stranraer Given Go-Ahead
The Government has given a controversial super-casino plan the axe. However, plans for a new casino development in Stranraer have been given the green light. Culture Secretary Andy Burnham confirmed...
UK National News, Feb 7, 2008
Manchester Supercasino Plan To Be Axed
Whitehall insiders have described plans for the building of a supercasino in a deprived area of east Manchester as "dead in the water". In a letter to devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, ...
UK National News, Jan 24, 2008
Latest 007 Movie Title Revealed
James Bond's next big spy feature film has been revealed. 'Quantum of Solace' is the title of the new movie, the 22nd in the long-running franchise. It comes from a short story in Bond creator Ian F...
UK National News, Jan 7, 2008
Rangers Unveil Plans To Revamp Ibrox
Rangers FC have unveiled ambitious plans to revamp its Ibrox Stadium. The plans, one of three options currently being considered by the Glasgow club, would see the capacity of the ground rise to 70,0...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2007
Aston Martin on the road home
Aston Martin is on course to return to the hands of a British consortium. The leading luxury sports car marque has been bought for £475 million by a consortium of bidders fronted by Prodrive owner Da...
Recruitment News, Mar 1, 2007
New £5 million bar, bistro & club opens in Cookstown
New £5 million bar, bistro & club opens in Cookstown March 7th saw the official opening party of one of the most exciting new premises in the Mid Ulster area - Mint Cafe Bar, James Street, Cookstown...
UK National News, Feb 12, 2007
Mirren is Queen of the Baftas
Dame Helen Mirren has won the Best Actress award at the Baftas for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen'. Dame Helen was the favourite to win the award, after winning several other accolades,...
UK National News, Jan 30, 2007
Manchester wins race for first UK super-casino
Manchester is the surprise winner in the bid for the license for Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino. The verdict comes as a shock, as Blackpool and London's former Millennium Dome were the ...
UK National News, Jan 12, 2007
'The Queen' drama leads Bafta nominations
Royal drama 'The Queen' is leading the way in this year's Orange Bafta awards with ten nominations. Stephen Frears' drama about the monarchy at the time of the death of Princess Diana has been nomina...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 20, 2006
Belfast Linen Company ensures 007 is dressed to kill
Daniel Craig may not be licensed to kill as the new James Bond in the latest 007 movie, 'Casino Royale', but he is dressed to kill in a linen suit created with fabric provided by a Belfast company. T...
UK National News, Sep 28, 2006
Prescott apologises at Labour conference
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has apologised for letting Labour down through a series of scandals over the past year. Speaking at the close of the party's conference in Manchester, Mr Prescott ...
UK National News, Aug 30, 2006
Super-casino bidding process begins
An independent panel has begun the process to select the site of the UK's first super-casino. Seven possible locations are being considered for the location of the Las Vegas-style casino. US company...
UK National News, Jul 7, 2006
Prescott under pressure over further claims
The Deputy Prime Minister is coming under increasing pressure to resign amid further claims that his office was involved in assisting a billionaire's bid to open a super-casino in the Millennium Dome....
UK National News, Jul 6, 2006
Prescott rejects calls to quit as Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has stressed that he will not resign from his post, amid increasing pressure over his meetings with a US billionaire who wants to turn the Millennium Dome into a su...
UK National News, Jul 5, 2006
Prescott faces inquiry over US ranch stay
An inquiry has been launched into Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's stay at the ranch of a US billionaire involved in a bid to turn the Millennium Dome into a supercasino. It has emerged that Mr ...
UK National News, May 24, 2006
'Super-casino' shortlist revealed
The shortlist of possible sites to host Britain's first Las Vegas-style super-casino has been announced. The eight sites on the shortlist are: Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Shef...
UK National News, Nov 11, 2005
Government to crackdown on online gambling ads
The government has signalled a crackdown on illegal online gambling advertisements in advance of changes to gambling legislation that will allow online gambling to be operated from the UK for the firs...
UK National News, Oct 14, 2005
Daniel Craig confirmed as James Bond
Daniel Craig has been confirmed as the new James Bond, today. Craig, 37, will take over from Pierce Brosnan, 52, to star in the next Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’, which will be the 21st in the long-ru...
Business News, May 16, 2005
William Hill announces acquisition of Stanley Leisure
Bookmaker William Hill has announced that the acquisition of rival Stanley Leisure’s betting shops. The purchase of Stanley Leisure’s 624 shops for £504 million will make William Hill the biggest boo...
UK National News, May 10, 2005
Manchester United announce entertainment complex plans
Manchester United have unveiled plans to build an entertainment complex on land near the club’s famous Old Trafford stadium. The Premiership football club have joined forces with hotel, entertainment...
UK National News, Apr 6, 2005
Party leaders clash in Commons
There were reportedly 'rowdy' scenes in the House of Commons today as the leaders of the three main political parties clashed during the final Prime Minister's Question Time. Prime Minister Tony Blai...
UK National News, Nov 16, 2004
Government hedges bets with fewer casinos
The government has said that it will introduce just eight 'super casinos', not the previously proposed 40, as part of a re-think to reassure the public over the issue. Speaking at the Gambling Bill S...
UK National News, Oct 19, 2004
Protecting 'children and vulnerable people' at core of Gambling Bill
Children and vulnerable people will be protected from online casinos and roulette machines, under new proposals announced today. The Gambling Bill will establish a new regulator to police casinos, bi...
UK National News, Jun 14, 2004
Commission to regulate Britain's 'modern' casinos
A Gambling Commission will regulate the industry and have the power to fine operators, under plans announced today. The government's modernisation of Britain's gambling laws will also include tougher...
UK National News, Mar 12, 2004
Pyramid cash schemes organisers face £5,000 fines
People who organise, promote or recruit chain-gifting schemes face up to a year in jail or a £5,000 fine, under draft legislation published today. Schemes such as 'Hearts' and 'Women Empowering Women...
UK National News, Feb 18, 2004
UK firms unprepared for anti-money laundering laws, warn PwC
Tens of thousands of UK businesses face stringent anti-money laundering regulations from 1 March this year, according to analysis by the Forensic Services division of accountancy firm PricewaterhouseC...
Business News, Feb 18, 2004
UK businesses unprepared for anti-money laundering laws, warn PwC
Tens of thousands of UK businesses face stringent anti-money laundering regulations from 1 March this year, according to analysis by the Forensic Services division of accountancy firm PricewaterhouseC...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2003
Government publishes proposals for casino regulation
The government has published proposals today which will form part of the new framework for gambling regulation to be set out in the Gambling Bill. The Minister with responsibility for Gambling, Lord ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 16, 2002
Derry prepares for visit of The World
The world’s most exclusive floating apartment ship, The World, is expected to visit Lisahally Port in Derry this Sunday. The World of ResidenSea – a luxury liner with 104 apartments and 88 guest suit...