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Excessive drinking by children is causing a health time bomb, with record levels of liver disease in the under-30s, a charity warns.
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Last year more than half a million children in the UK were referred to social services over concerns that they might be victims of abuse. As the storm rages on about who was to blame for leaving Baby P in the care of unfit and violent parents, these are
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I have a cold (and they're worse than you remember when you're well). Throughout the nation, homeopaths and self-declared nutrition therapists are celebrating. More importantly, I know that there is almost nothing I can do, except sit it out, and wait.
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We've long understood that the lure of the BNP extends beyond skinheads, conspiracy theorists and Hitler obsessives. The repositioning of the BNP under Nick Griffin has allowed it to reach all kinds of disaffected voters, as its leaked membership list
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A WOMAN illegally claimed more than £21,000 when she did not disclose she was living with a man. Jacqueline Rose, 45, of Melville Road, Bispham, pleaded guilty to three offences of failing to notify a change in circumstances. She was bailed for
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MINISTERS should rethink or delay plans to force lone parents, disabled people and the long-term jobless to seek work, a senior government adviser has warned. But James Purnell, the Work and Pensions Secretary, has over-ruled the findings of a report
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Intel Corporation has announced the Intel Health Guide, a care management tool designed for healthcare professionals who treat patients with chronic conditions, for the UK. Also launched in the US earlier this week, the Intel Health Guide represents
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Lewis Hamilton recently became the world motor-racing champ and the nation rejoiced. What an inspiration they said, the youngest man to win Formula 1. And a black man at that. (In truth he is
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Email this job to a Colleague. When you apply this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!! U.S. Green Building Council Washington, DC US Categories: Outreach/ Advocacy Program Management Skill Level: Mid Level Position Type: Limited
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CBNNews.com- The Bush administration has given the green light to a plan to protect doctors, nurses and other health care workers who refuse to perform abortions due to religious or moral reasons. The New York Times reports the proposed rule would affect
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Housing associations in Kent are facing financial losses under a plan to introduce a blanket fixed rate for older people?s housing support. Associations are gearing up for battle against Kent County Council?s plans to standardise the level of support
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Job Number 552... ...Washington , DC...Job Description...GENERAL PURPOSE This is specialized, advanced training work in the NeighborWorks America Training Division, requiring experience and expertise in project feasibility and development project
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At Wallington County Grammar in Sutton, South London, almost 1,500 pupils are competing for just 126 places next September Photo: JUSTIN SUTCLIFFE An analysis by The Daily Telegraph shows a dramatic rise in the number of pupils entered for the 11-plus
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CAMPAIGNERS have warned the Government that building an extra 4,000 homes in the Rugby borough would create a 'nightmare urban sprawl'. The Government has already earmarked 10,800 new homes to be built in the borough by 2026 as part of the West Midlands
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Educated Outwith School and Pupil Projections, The Scottish GovernmentStatisticsFriday, 21, Search: You are here: On this page:- ildren Educated Outwith School and Pupil Projections, ildren Educated Outwith School and Pupil Projections,
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PUPILS in Chester explored the workings of science with a little help from the experts. Staff from the London Museum of Science dropped in at Blacon High School as part of a day-long workshop to help year seven pupils learn more about the subject. In
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SCHOOL pals of a talented young rugby player have been helping to raise money for his rehabilitation. Pupils from Hurworth House School helped to pack bags for customers at Marks & Spencer in Darlington to raise money for Jack Smith. Jack is a former
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Homeless man Homelessness charity Broadway celebrated a double victory at the Third Sector Awards ceremony on Tuesday, one of only two charities to pick up two awards on the night. The London-based charity won Best Employer for its comprehensive approach
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The chief executives who will take charge of funding and regulating England?s housing have vowed to work closely together to beat the economic downturn. Sir Bob Kerslake and Peter Marsh spoke out as they took on questions from housing professionals and
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MOVING personal experiences told at a travelling roadshow have taught school pupils the value of personal safety. Students at Harris School heard accounts from people affected by road accidents including their assistant headteacher, Adam Mosley, whose
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Jobs at Havebury Housing Partner-ship could be at risk after the social landlord announced a review of its business this week. The housing association, which employs around 200 workers in Bury St Edmunds and Haverhill, is in talks with unions as it
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ST John?s Upper Holloway Primary School has received positive feedback after its latest Ofsted inspection. Leadership skills, good teaching, pupil behaviour, and supportive parents have all been praised. After their visit to the Pemberton Gardens
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An inadequate rating for part of Poole?s adult learning service has led to fears about the council merging its service with Bournemouth?s. Ofsted?s inspection found that while adult and community learning rated a grade three ?satisfactory?, the
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The money sustains the big improvement made a decade ago, but reaching the 2011 attainment target will be a ?considerable challenge?, warns watchdog Primary children?s maths scores have shown little improvement despite the Pounds 2.3 billion spent
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Primary children?s maths scores have shown little improvement despite the Pounds 2.3 billion spent each year on the subject, a National Audit Office report shows. This year, 78 per cent of 11-year-olds reached the expected level 4 in maths - a rise of