Menu
07/11/2011
Other News In Brief
Forces Wives Tune-up
For the new series of his BAFTA-winning programme 'The Choir', musical maestro Gareth Malone has embarked on his most ambitious and emotional challenge to date - teaching wives and girlfriends of Armed Forces personnel serving in Afghanistan to sing. Interview by Lorraine McBride. The three-part BBC2 series, which starts tonight, is called 'The Choir: Military Wives'. It sees Gareth working with the families of tri-Service personnel based at Royal Marines Base Chivenor in North Devon from just before the troops deploy on operations to their homecoming parades several months later.
Student Visas Targeted
New rules and a clampdown on abuse of the student visa system mean nearly 500 colleges will no longer be able to bring new international students to the UK to study. The colleges – a number of which were bogus and did not offer genuine courses - could have brought more than 11,000 students into the UK to study each year. New UK Border Agency regulations have raised the standards education providers must meet to sponsor international students. So far, 474 colleges have lost their right to recruit international students after they failed to sign up for the new inspection system. The new standards will help ensure genuine international students get a good quality education in the UK.
Royal Appointment
The Queen has appointed Robert Walter Hunter as Her Lord-Lieutenant for Shetland to succeed Sir John Scott KCVO when he retires on 30 November. Mr Hunter, of Millburn, Bridge-End, Burra Isle, Shetland, educated in both Lerwick and at Strathclyde University, spent his early employment in shipbuilding and marine electrical equipment supply. After periods with Shetland Islands Council and the fish processing industry, he returned to marine engineering and supplies until taking early retirement in 2006. Active in the Shetland community, he is married to Mabel and they have three children, and five grandchildren.
(BMcC)
For the new series of his BAFTA-winning programme 'The Choir', musical maestro Gareth Malone has embarked on his most ambitious and emotional challenge to date - teaching wives and girlfriends of Armed Forces personnel serving in Afghanistan to sing. Interview by Lorraine McBride. The three-part BBC2 series, which starts tonight, is called 'The Choir: Military Wives'. It sees Gareth working with the families of tri-Service personnel based at Royal Marines Base Chivenor in North Devon from just before the troops deploy on operations to their homecoming parades several months later.
Student Visas Targeted
New rules and a clampdown on abuse of the student visa system mean nearly 500 colleges will no longer be able to bring new international students to the UK to study. The colleges – a number of which were bogus and did not offer genuine courses - could have brought more than 11,000 students into the UK to study each year. New UK Border Agency regulations have raised the standards education providers must meet to sponsor international students. So far, 474 colleges have lost their right to recruit international students after they failed to sign up for the new inspection system. The new standards will help ensure genuine international students get a good quality education in the UK.
Royal Appointment
The Queen has appointed Robert Walter Hunter as Her Lord-Lieutenant for Shetland to succeed Sir John Scott KCVO when he retires on 30 November. Mr Hunter, of Millburn, Bridge-End, Burra Isle, Shetland, educated in both Lerwick and at Strathclyde University, spent his early employment in shipbuilding and marine electrical equipment supply. After periods with Shetland Islands Council and the fish processing industry, he returned to marine engineering and supplies until taking early retirement in 2006. Active in the Shetland community, he is married to Mabel and they have three children, and five grandchildren.
(BMcC)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 November 2011
'Questions Remain' Despite Murdoch Jnr Resignation
Labour's Media Secretary has said that James Murdoch still had questions to answer despite stepping down from the board of News Group Newspapers. News International, a News Corp.
'Questions Remain' Despite Murdoch Jnr Resignation
Labour's Media Secretary has said that James Murdoch still had questions to answer despite stepping down from the board of News Group Newspapers. News International, a News Corp.
11 November 2009
Mandelson Attacks 'Politicking' Sun
Peter Mandelson has lambasted a tabloid for allegedly branding Labour the "enemy" of troops serving in Afghanistan. The Sun switched its political allegiance to the Tory party during the Labour Party conference in September. Lord Mandelson said stories "created" by the paper had attracted the attention of broadcasters.
Mandelson Attacks 'Politicking' Sun
Peter Mandelson has lambasted a tabloid for allegedly branding Labour the "enemy" of troops serving in Afghanistan. The Sun switched its political allegiance to the Tory party during the Labour Party conference in September. Lord Mandelson said stories "created" by the paper had attracted the attention of broadcasters.
02 November 2011
Student Loan Company Recruits 'Lab Subjects'
Students from across the country are being recruited to take part in a unique experiment, which could shape how student finance products and services are run in the future. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has launched a nationwide search for 5,000 customers to take part in its online Student Finance Lab.
Student Loan Company Recruits 'Lab Subjects'
Students from across the country are being recruited to take part in a unique experiment, which could shape how student finance products and services are run in the future. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has launched a nationwide search for 5,000 customers to take part in its online Student Finance Lab.
21 April 2005
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Liberal Democrat government would provide grants of up to £2,000 per year to poorer students.
Liberal Democrats to tackle student debt
The Liberal Democrats have promised to remove the fear of debt from university students by scrapping tuition and top-up fees and increase grants for poorer students. The party announced that a Liberal Democrat government would provide grants of up to £2,000 per year to poorer students.
15 May 2012
Rebekah Brooks Charged Over Phone-Hacking
Rebekah Brooks and husband, Charlie, are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the phone hacking inquiry. Three of Mrs Brooks's staff, and News International head of security Mark Hanna are also charged with the offence.
Rebekah Brooks Charged Over Phone-Hacking
Rebekah Brooks and husband, Charlie, are to be charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice over the phone hacking inquiry. Three of Mrs Brooks's staff, and News International head of security Mark Hanna are also charged with the offence.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
