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23/10/2013
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UK Regional Happiness Measured
Northern Ireland has been found to have the happiest population in the UK, according to a new report by the ONS.
Using data from the Annual Population Survey from April 2012 to March 2013, the Office for National Statistics found that a third of people in Northern Ireland gave a nine out of ten rating for life satisfaction.
England scored lowest in the same rating, with Scotland found to be the 'least anxious'.
'Pledgate' Officers To Face MPs
Three police officers are to appear before MPs in relation to claims that they tried to discredit Andrew Mitchell during the "pledgate" row.
The police watchdog has accused the officers of misrepresenting the former chief whip after a meeting they had following claims that he had called them "pleds".
Mr Mitchell has always denied the allegation.
On Monday, the three officers said they had not planned to mislead the public.
Dog Owners Warned To Keep Animals Off West Cornwall Beaches
A warning has been issued to dog owners to stay away from west Cornwall beaches.
The warning comes after the death of a dog that ate a "glutinous" substance washed up on beaches across west Cornwall.
Penzance vets said the three-year-old miniature schnauzer had eaten a white object on Long Rock beach on Tuesday.
Two other dogs are seriously ill after eating the same substance on beaches in the area, vets have said.
Coastguards are trying to identify the substance.
(MH/CD)
Northern Ireland has been found to have the happiest population in the UK, according to a new report by the ONS.
Using data from the Annual Population Survey from April 2012 to March 2013, the Office for National Statistics found that a third of people in Northern Ireland gave a nine out of ten rating for life satisfaction.
England scored lowest in the same rating, with Scotland found to be the 'least anxious'.
'Pledgate' Officers To Face MPs
Three police officers are to appear before MPs in relation to claims that they tried to discredit Andrew Mitchell during the "pledgate" row.
The police watchdog has accused the officers of misrepresenting the former chief whip after a meeting they had following claims that he had called them "pleds".
Mr Mitchell has always denied the allegation.
On Monday, the three officers said they had not planned to mislead the public.
Dog Owners Warned To Keep Animals Off West Cornwall Beaches
A warning has been issued to dog owners to stay away from west Cornwall beaches.
The warning comes after the death of a dog that ate a "glutinous" substance washed up on beaches across west Cornwall.
Penzance vets said the three-year-old miniature schnauzer had eaten a white object on Long Rock beach on Tuesday.
Two other dogs are seriously ill after eating the same substance on beaches in the area, vets have said.
Coastguards are trying to identify the substance.
(MH/CD)
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Record Number Of UK Beaches Awarded For 'Excellent' Water Quality
A record number of UK beaches have received awards for water quality, in the annual Good Beach Guide. The water quality at 73% of the UK's beaches have been classed as "excellent" by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), who say that the driest summer since 2003 caused less pollution to filter down from town and cities in to coastal waters.
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Ministers Must Be 'Better Informed' On Police Cuts - NAO
The Home Office needs to be "better informed" on how to reduce police force funding in England and Wales, according to a recent report. The National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed funding decreased by £2.3 billion (25%) to police and crime commissioners between 2010-11 and 2015-16.
Ministers Must Be 'Better Informed' On Police Cuts - NAO
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Green 'Warned Of Life In Prison' Over Home Office Leaks
The Conservative MP who was arrested during an inquiry into Home Office leaks, was warned he would face life imprisonment, he has revealed.
Green 'Warned Of Life In Prison' Over Home Office Leaks
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Postmasters call for safeguard of rural offices
Postmasters are calling for urgent action by the government in order to safeguard rural post offices. The National Federation of Subpostmasters held a rally in London on Wednesday, while a petition of four million names was handed into 10 Downing Street. The NFSP general secretary Colin Baker warned that this was now "crunch time" for post offices.
Postmasters call for safeguard of rural offices
Postmasters are calling for urgent action by the government in order to safeguard rural post offices. The National Federation of Subpostmasters held a rally in London on Wednesday, while a petition of four million names was handed into 10 Downing Street. The NFSP general secretary Colin Baker warned that this was now "crunch time" for post offices.
22 March 2012
Bags Of Dog Poo Littering UK Beaches
Owners are using plastic bags to clean up after their dogs, but those plastic bags and their contents are then being left behind on UK beaches. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has singled this out as the biggest threat to the health and safety of beach visitors in the newly published Beachwatch Big Weekend Report.
Bags Of Dog Poo Littering UK Beaches
Owners are using plastic bags to clean up after their dogs, but those plastic bags and their contents are then being left behind on UK beaches. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has singled this out as the biggest threat to the health and safety of beach visitors in the newly published Beachwatch Big Weekend Report.
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Rain clearing away east by early evening with some clear spells but a few showers likely to affect the North coast and other areas towards dawn, remaining breezy and mild overnight. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
