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Poeple living in the north of the UK are more likely to die from alcohol related problems. A new study has shown that there are vast differences in the levels of problem drinking in the UK, with over two-thirds of those at the highest risk of suffering death or harm as a result of intoxication [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
Angry couple blasts BA for temporarily losing cat
by Natasha Redman
British Airways has been under fire from a couple who claim the airline was lax in its treatment of their cats, one of which was lost by BA staff for several hours at an airport in Greece. Kit and Megan Peel, originally from North Yorkshire, had been living in Greece and were taking a trip to [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
Google targets iTunes with YouTube streams
by Katie Naylor
Google is reportedly in discussions with movie studios across Hollywood that would ultimately allow the internet giant to broadcast feature films over its popular YouTube service. The move could put them in direct competition with Apple’s iTunes. The report by The Financial Times also acknowledged that the current proposal would see a pay-per-view format through YouTube, which would [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
Toys R Us launches partnership with Autism South Africa
by Harry Oldfield
Toys R Us has launched a partnership with Autism South Africa, which will involve increased education and outreach in the country through a two-year funding relationship. The initiative will help educate local professionals throughout the provinces in South Africa in order to increase benefits for children who suffer from autism. According to Toys R Us [...]
(Read More)31st Aug 10
UK retailers call for underage sales rules review
by Adam Richards
Many UK retailers, including giants ASDA and Tesco, are calling on a complete review and overhaul of the rules regarding sales of age-restricted products such as alcohol and tobacco, as they claim the rules are too complicated and need to be made more transparent. The proponents of the review are asking the UK Government to [...]
(Read More)30th Aug 10
Notting Hill Carnival a Bank Holiday success
by Sally Davies
Hundreds of thousands of Britons participated in the 45th Notting Hill Carnival, an event which has become the largest street festival in the European Union since its humble beginnings in 1966. Even though part of the festival was marred by rainfall on Sunday afternoon, the two-day event was considered a rousing success by the many [...]
(Read More)30th Aug 10
Arsenal footballer arrested in London
by Paul Russell
Arsenal footballer Jack Wilshere was arrested in London on Sunday morning, as a result of being involved in an incident which Metropolitan Police labelled as a fracas on Kensington Street. Wilshire, 18, highly regarded as one of the leading young players in the Premiere League, has played in all three Arsenal matches this season after [...]
(Read More)30th Aug 10
Topshop and Kate Moss to part ways after four years together
by Katie Naylor
Topshop, the fashion retailer owned by Sir Phillip Green and Arcadia, has announced that the partnership with Kate Moss will soon come to an end, culminating the four years of working together with the supermodel’s 2010 autumn and winter collection. Although there may be some one-off ranges in the future, these have not yet been [...]
(Read More)30th Aug 10
Waterstone investors tell HMV to increase profits
by Harry Oldfield
Waterstone investors are calling on HMV, the UK retail giant that owns the bookstore, to increase performance or sell the chain. The unsatisfied shareholders have let it be known in no uncertain terms that HMV chief executive Simon Fox is responsible for turning around the struggling company, and expects results by March 2011; exactly a [...]
(Read More)30th Aug 10
Study finds BPA in 90 per cent of UK soup cans
by Adam Richards
A recent study by The Independent found that a whopping 18 out of 20, or 90 per cent, of all canned foods sold in the UK contain bishpenol-A (BPA), a toxic chemical which research suggests leads to cancer, birth defects, and other diseases. In the study, The Independent questioned several firms, including UK retailers Tesco [...]
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