19/05/2014
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Crane Chick Gives Hope To Conservationist
A crane chick recently hatched at WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire has given a boost to hopes for a new generation of wild cranes in the west of Britain.
The same breeding pair, which had been hand-reared, lost a chick last year due to the weather and the hatching has been described as "incredibly exciting".
Almost 80 cranes have been reintroduced to the area over the last four years.
Britain's Longest Serving Postmistress To Retire
Esther Brauer, Britain's longest serving postmistress is to retire after 61 years.
Mrs Brauer started the post office in 1953 and ran it from her home, before moving it to her garden shed some 31 years ago.
Last year, Mrs Brauer was awarded a long service award from the Post Office.
Commonwealth Games Ticket Sales To Start Over
After the system was shut down last week due to problems, tickets for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games are set to be given new phased releases.
Team sports and ceremonies go on sale on Wednesday, athletics on Thursday and all remaining tickets on Friday.
Glasgow 2014 said demand would still be high but all systems had been tested.
(MH/JP)
A crane chick recently hatched at WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire has given a boost to hopes for a new generation of wild cranes in the west of Britain.
The same breeding pair, which had been hand-reared, lost a chick last year due to the weather and the hatching has been described as "incredibly exciting".
Almost 80 cranes have been reintroduced to the area over the last four years.
Britain's Longest Serving Postmistress To Retire
Esther Brauer, Britain's longest serving postmistress is to retire after 61 years.
Mrs Brauer started the post office in 1953 and ran it from her home, before moving it to her garden shed some 31 years ago.
Last year, Mrs Brauer was awarded a long service award from the Post Office.
Commonwealth Games Ticket Sales To Start Over
After the system was shut down last week due to problems, tickets for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games are set to be given new phased releases.
Team sports and ceremonies go on sale on Wednesday, athletics on Thursday and all remaining tickets on Friday.
Glasgow 2014 said demand would still be high but all systems had been tested.
(MH/JP)
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02 February 2015
First Tube Ticket Offices Close
Tube ticket offices in South Wimbledon and Queensway are to close today, the first of Transport for London's (TfL) controversial plan to shut all of its ticket offices. Staff at the two stations will be moved into ticket halls and on to platforms as TfL begin the closures.
First Tube Ticket Offices Close
Tube ticket offices in South Wimbledon and Queensway are to close today, the first of Transport for London's (TfL) controversial plan to shut all of its ticket offices. Staff at the two stations will be moved into ticket halls and on to platforms as TfL begin the closures.
24 February 2014
Tube Staff Who Worked During Strikes Given Gift Vouchers
Vouchers worth £25 have been given to Tube staff who worked during this month's strike. Staff had walked out earlier this months in protest at London Underground (LU) plans to close all of its networks ticket offices, with the lose of 950 jobs.
Tube Staff Who Worked During Strikes Given Gift Vouchers
Vouchers worth £25 have been given to Tube staff who worked during this month's strike. Staff had walked out earlier this months in protest at London Underground (LU) plans to close all of its networks ticket offices, with the lose of 950 jobs.
21 February 2014
ONS Figures Show Year-On-Year Increase In Retail Sales
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a 1.5% drop in retail sales in January, down from a pre-Christmas boost of 2.5% but still 4.4% up on January 2013. Comparing year-on-year figures for January there was an 8% increase in non-food sales, with sales of household good increasing by 9.
ONS Figures Show Year-On-Year Increase In Retail Sales
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a 1.5% drop in retail sales in January, down from a pre-Christmas boost of 2.5% but still 4.4% up on January 2013. Comparing year-on-year figures for January there was an 8% increase in non-food sales, with sales of household good increasing by 9.
03 October 2013
Lottery Ticket Price Doubles
The price of a National lottery ticket is to be doubled to £2. It is understood the change, along with a series of others, is being introduced to "re-energise" the Lotto, which according to some experts has lost some of its appeal for people.
Lottery Ticket Price Doubles
The price of a National lottery ticket is to be doubled to £2. It is understood the change, along with a series of others, is being introduced to "re-energise" the Lotto, which according to some experts has lost some of its appeal for people.
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