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11/12/2009
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Missing 15-Year-Old Boy
Police in Malvern, Worcestershire have appealed for information on the whereabouts of missing 15-year-old boy. Wayne Scarrott was last seen at his Martin Close home at 2.40pm on 6 December. He was reported missing two days later, and is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall, of slim build, with short, light brown hair and blue/green eyes. He has a scar on his right cheek and was wearing a black T-shirt, dark trousers and black Nike trainers when last seen. "We would like to hear from anyone who believes that they can help us to locate Wayne, either from personal knowledge of him or through any information on 'Facebook' or any other similar internet public forum," said a police spokesman. Police can be contacted on 0300 333 3000, quoting 704S/081209. Information can also be given - anonymously - to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Employment Commissioners Reappointed
Two commissioners have been reappointed to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Ministers reinstated Larry Hirst and Dave Prentis. Commission Chair Sir Mike Rake said both men have played a "full and active role" in supporting business.
"I have very much enjoyed working with them over the past eighteen months, and am extremely pleased that we'll be able to continue to develop this relationship, to the benefit of both the UK Commission and the UK's employment and skills systems as a whole," said Sir Mike.
Work Starts On Brighton School
Kier Longley has celebrated the start of work on site at Brighton's new £28 million Falmer Academy with a turf cutting ceremony. Pupils, staff and representatives from the council joined the Kier Longley site team and academy sponsor Rod Aldridge to cut the first piece of turf. The new facility, which is being developed by Brighton & Hove City Council under the Partnerships for Schools Academies Framework, will replace the existing buildings on the Falmer High School site with a modern facility that has been designed to enhance the pupils' educational experience as well as benefit the community as a whole.
Scottish Mansion Restoration After Blaze
Work is about to begin on the first stage of rebuilding the fire damaged Raasay House. The Grade A Listed mansion house on the Isle of Raasay, Skye, was left a smoking ruin following a major fire which gutted the building in January of this year. Now contractors are poised to begin stabilising the historic house in preparation for rebuilding it next year. Raasay House, which was taken over by the local community in 2007, had been in the final stages of a £4.5m upgrade at the time of the blaze. It was due to re-open in the spring providing upgraded facilities for its tenant Rassay Outdoor Centre and as a key community asset. The project's funders were Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), The Big Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland. HIE has been working intensively with Raasay House Community Company (RHCC) since the fire to get the building back on track.
(PR/BMcC)
Police in Malvern, Worcestershire have appealed for information on the whereabouts of missing 15-year-old boy. Wayne Scarrott was last seen at his Martin Close home at 2.40pm on 6 December. He was reported missing two days later, and is described as white, 5ft 2ins tall, of slim build, with short, light brown hair and blue/green eyes. He has a scar on his right cheek and was wearing a black T-shirt, dark trousers and black Nike trainers when last seen. "We would like to hear from anyone who believes that they can help us to locate Wayne, either from personal knowledge of him or through any information on 'Facebook' or any other similar internet public forum," said a police spokesman. Police can be contacted on 0300 333 3000, quoting 704S/081209. Information can also be given - anonymously - to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Employment Commissioners Reappointed
Two commissioners have been reappointed to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Ministers reinstated Larry Hirst and Dave Prentis. Commission Chair Sir Mike Rake said both men have played a "full and active role" in supporting business.
"I have very much enjoyed working with them over the past eighteen months, and am extremely pleased that we'll be able to continue to develop this relationship, to the benefit of both the UK Commission and the UK's employment and skills systems as a whole," said Sir Mike.
Work Starts On Brighton School
Kier Longley has celebrated the start of work on site at Brighton's new £28 million Falmer Academy with a turf cutting ceremony. Pupils, staff and representatives from the council joined the Kier Longley site team and academy sponsor Rod Aldridge to cut the first piece of turf. The new facility, which is being developed by Brighton & Hove City Council under the Partnerships for Schools Academies Framework, will replace the existing buildings on the Falmer High School site with a modern facility that has been designed to enhance the pupils' educational experience as well as benefit the community as a whole.
Scottish Mansion Restoration After Blaze
Work is about to begin on the first stage of rebuilding the fire damaged Raasay House. The Grade A Listed mansion house on the Isle of Raasay, Skye, was left a smoking ruin following a major fire which gutted the building in January of this year. Now contractors are poised to begin stabilising the historic house in preparation for rebuilding it next year. Raasay House, which was taken over by the local community in 2007, had been in the final stages of a £4.5m upgrade at the time of the blaze. It was due to re-open in the spring providing upgraded facilities for its tenant Rassay Outdoor Centre and as a key community asset. The project's funders were Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), The Big Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland. HIE has been working intensively with Raasay House Community Company (RHCC) since the fire to get the building back on track.
(PR/BMcC)
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09 March 2009
Queen Leads Commonwealth Day
A special service will be held in London today marking 60 years of the Commonwealth. The Queen will lead gatherers at Westminster Abbey, where 53 High Commissioners will meet in celebration. Despite the Royal fanfare, recent polls have found that the importance of the Commonwealth in the eyes of Britons is dwindling.
Queen Leads Commonwealth Day
A special service will be held in London today marking 60 years of the Commonwealth. The Queen will lead gatherers at Westminster Abbey, where 53 High Commissioners will meet in celebration. Despite the Royal fanfare, recent polls have found that the importance of the Commonwealth in the eyes of Britons is dwindling.
29 February 2008
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
January House Prices Show Slight Increase
House prices in England and Wales increased by just 0.9% in January, according to the latest monthly figures from Land Registry. The increase takes the average house price to £186,045. However, the data shows a decline in annual house price changes, from 6.7% last month to 6.4% this month. London experienced annual price growth of 13.
13 August 2007
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
House Prices Rise By 12% In June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1%, up from 10.8% in May 2007. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5% in June, up from 14.3% in May. The UK annual house price inflation rate for the 3 months to June was 11.3% and 15.1% in London. The UK house price inflation rate rose from 10.8% in May 2007 to 12.1% in June 2007.
12 December 2005
House price inflation drops
Annual house price inflation dropped again in October, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. House price inflation was 2.2% in October, a fall from September’s figure of 3.3%. The ODPM reported that the average house price in the UK was £186,103 in October, compared with £186,755 in September.
House price inflation drops
Annual house price inflation dropped again in October, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. House price inflation was 2.2% in October, a fall from September’s figure of 3.3%. The ODPM reported that the average house price in the UK was £186,103 in October, compared with £186,755 in September.
12 April 2005
UK house prices fall, report shows
UK house prices fell by 0.5% between January and February, figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have shown. The drop in prices, which saw the average house price in the UK in February fall to £179,491 from £180,465 in January, is smaller than the 1% fall reported in the same period last year.
UK house prices fall, report shows
UK house prices fell by 0.5% between January and February, figures from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) have shown. The drop in prices, which saw the average house price in the UK in February fall to £179,491 from £180,465 in January, is smaller than the 1% fall reported in the same period last year.
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