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Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare'

Illegal tyre dumping 'nightmare' - A warning is issued of the dangers of illegal tyre dumps as officials start to clear 7,000 left on farmland. [Front Page News]
Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m

Ship sinking costs Carnival $95m - The sinking of the Costa Concordia could cost parent firm Carnival up to $95m (£62m; 75m euro), the firm says. [Front Page News]
Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms

Sherlock Holmes WILL return for a third series next year, BBC confirms - Audiences were left unsure if the cantankerous detective would return after he appeared to 'die' with his reputation in tatters in Sunday night’s show. [Show Biz]
Luton airport planning expansion

Luton airport planning expansion - Plans to increase annual passenger capacity to 18 million at London Luton Airport and create 6,000 new jobs are revealed. [Business]
Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show

Yummy mummies take to the catwalk as New York Fashion Week set to star a mothers-only runway show - Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will give women inspiration when it comes to wearing outfits that can be easily transformed to take a mom from homes to evenings out. [Femail]
British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel

British surgeons pioneer surgery with robotic arm to fix blood vessel - Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in London have saved a man's life by performing a world-first heart operation using robotic technology. [Health]
Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch

Nationwide launches market-leading 18 month 0% purchase credit card - but there¿s a catch - Nationwide Building Society is launching an 18 month 0 per cent interest purchase credit card tomorrow – but you must be a current account customer to get it. [Money Mail]
Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion

Sainsbury's lands latest blow in supermarket petrol price war with '10p off a litre' promotion - The promotion will last from tomorrow until Sunday, and also applies to online shopping. Morrisons are also slashing prices at the forecourt from Monday. [Money Mail]
Games legacy boost for graduates

Games legacy boost for graduates - Glasgow City Council is unveiling a £10m scheme that aims to provide 1,000 jobs for graduates as a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy. [Front Page News]
Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule

Nasa announces 2014 test flight of its Orion deep space capsule - The Orion capsule, which is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp, would fly aboard a Delta 4 or Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. [Sciencw]
Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine'

Colombia fashion week 2011: Butt implants and 'mountains of cocaine' - A behind-the-scenes look at Colombia fashion week makes up the latest installment in the Fashion Week Internationale series - and reveals the Colombian obsession with plastic surgery. [Femail]
Thousands join remembrance events

Thousands join remembrance events - Thousands of people of Wales across are joining remembrance events as a weekend of tributes begins to war victims. [Front Page News]
High fibre diets CAN reduce the risk of bowel cancer

High fibre diets CAN reduce the risk of bowel cancer - By compiling existing research involving data from almost two million people, scientists found that a high-fibre diet offers significant protection against the disease, the third most common form of cancer in Britain. [Health]
UK could face double-dip recession, warns EU as Britain prepares for economic 'Armageddon'

UK could face double-dip recession, warns EU as Britain prepares for economic 'Armageddon' - David Cameron and Vince Cable put on a united front as a report was published that laid bare the toll of the turmoil in the eurozone on our economy. [Money Mail]
Jilly Cooper silenced by a Woman's Hour question about her husband's love affair

Jilly Cooper silenced by a Woman's Hour question about her husband's love affair - When Jilly, pictured with husband Leo Cooper, wrote a book of advice for married women, one tip was that a wife should sometimes turn a blind eye to her spouse’s affairs because they can blow over. [Femail]

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MTv News: Blur Make Live Comeback To Close The Brit Awards 2012
Blur proved why they are still the kings of Brit Pop at The Brit Awards 2012 last night (21st February) closing the ceremony in spectacular fashion.Damon Albarn and Co, who were the recipients of the...
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MTv News: Rihanna Gets Messy At The Brit Awards 2012!
Rihanna made a mess on The Brit Awards 2012 stage last night (21st February) after getting involved in a paint fight during her performance of We Found Love. The Bajan babe began her stint by singing...
MTv News: ITV Apologise To Adele For Cutting Her Speech Short
ITV have issued an apology to Adele after they were forced to cut off her acceptance speech at The Brit Awards 2012 last night (21st February). A spokesperson for the television network has claimed they...
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CBI's anti-business 'enemies' in the Cabinet are harming Britain's economic recovery

CBI's anti-business 'enemies' in the Cabinet are harming Britain's economic recovery - At least two Cabinet ministers are anti-business, an attitude which is harming Britain’s economic recovery, the CBI has warned. [Daily Mail Show B

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Household spending's biggest fall than in any other economic setback since Second World War

Household spending's biggest fall than in any other economic setback since Second World War - The decision to cut back after the banking crisis of 2008 caused the latest downturn has led to the biggest drop in the amount of goods and services bought by consumers since modern records began in 1955. [

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Fox calling for business tax cuts

Fox calling for business tax cuts - Former defence secretary Liam Fox, as well as business leaders, urge the chancellor to cut taxes to boost British business in next month's Budget. [BBC Business]
Terror bomb detonated in space could cripple UK

Terror bomb detonated in space could cripple UK - Rogue states and terror groups could launch nuclear attacks in space to cripple Britain’s electronic networks and jeopardise national security, a report warns today. [Daily Mail IT]
Travelodge has Massive Debt Problems needed emergency cash to tide it over

* Lenders hand Travelodge 10 mlllion pounds extra funds-sources
* UK hotel group heading for debt restructuring-sources
* Clifford Chance, Deloitte among company's advisers-sources
LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - British budget hotelier Travelodge has had to call on its lenders for emergency cash to tide it over, and could need more capital shortly as it struggles to cope with its debts, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The hotel chain, famed in Britain for its 10 pound-a-night rooms, received an extra 10 million pounds from its creditors in recent weeks, the sources said.

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Apple is now worth more than Microsoft and Google combined

Apple is now worth more than Microsoft and Google combined - Apple's stock has soared to a market capitalisation of $460 billion this week, buoyed by results and rumours of new products. The company is now worth more than the entire U.S. gold reserve. [Daily Mail IT]
Call for 'joined-up' elderly care

Call for 'joined-up' elderly care - Older people needing social care are being let down and "passed like parcels" between fragmented services, a group of MPs says. [BBC Health]COMMENTS There needs to be one central department dealing with this problem giving information from one source and acting fair when payment is required.At the moment there is a battle between NHS, Councils and Social Services.
Harry Redknapp found NOT GUILTY of taking £189k in 'bungs' in tax evasion trial

Harry Redknapp found NOT GUILTY of taking £189k in 'bungs' in tax evasion trial - The Tottenham Hotspur manager's hopes of leading the England team received a major boost as he walked free from court. [Daily Mail Show Biz and TV]Comments.

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PM rebuffs call to axe NHS bill

PM rebuffs call to axe NHS bill - The prime minister clashes with Ed Miliband over the controversial NHS bill in the Commons - shortly before the amended plans return to the Lords. [BBC Politics]Comments Could be a nightmare

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Latest Press Releases from the London Borough of Merton

Merton welcomes LGBT adoption and fostering week
Merton Council welcomes the first LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Adoption and Fostering Week running from 20-26 February.
Council calls on residents to adopt a green space
Merton Council is calling on residents to come forward and adopt a green space.
Merton prosecutes Mitcham woman for £104k fraud
A 53 year old woman from Mitcham has been found guilty of 12 counts of housing benefit and council tax fraud amounting to £104,663.75 for a over a period of almost 15 years.
Merton mourns the passing of Merton's first black mayor
Merton Council was saddened to hear that former Mayor of Merton and Honorary Alderman Joe Abrams, passed away on Sunday 5 February
Council calls on local businesses for views on Business Plan 2012-16
Merton Council is holding a consultation meeting for business ratepayers at the Civic Centre on 13 February 2012 at 6.00pm, and invites any businesses that wish to discuss budget proposals with Leader of the Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, councillors and officers.
Splashing out in Merton
Merton residents made a splash with the official launch of a new mobile swimming pool at Harris Academy, Merton on Tuesday 7 February, joined by special guest and former Olympic swimmer Adam Whitehead
Flytipper picks up double fine from Merton
Merton Council successfully prosecuted a flytipper last month after he was caught dumping tyres on the roadside and was also late for court.
Council warns residents over TV switchover fraud
Merton is warning its elderly residents not to allow doorstep fraudsters claiming to help them with April's digital TV switchover, into their homes.
Stay safe online, Merton young people urged
Stay safe online! Merton Safeguarding Children Board (MSCB) has published an e-safety strategy for the borough to coincide with National Safer Internet Day on 7 February.
Merton celebrates LGBT History month
Merton is holding a series of events to celebrate Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) month.
Merton's best ever GCSE results
Official figures just out from the Department of Education show Merton's average 5+ A*- C GCSE grades including English and Maths are above the national average.
Merton readers widen their horizons with National Libraries Day
Merton readers who fancy a chance to win a trip to the theatre will be beating a path to their local libraries this month, as National Libraries Day (NLD) approaches on 4 February.
Merton school launches Olympic inspired programme
Pelham Primary School launched its 21st Century Legacy programme this week (24 Jan) to help children realise their full potential.

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Volunteering Strategy Project Manager vacancy at MVSC

MVSC is looking for a pro-active and dynamic person to fill this exciting new post, initially funded for two years, to deliver the Merton Partnership Volunteering Strategy.

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Bookkeeper vacancy at MVSC

MVSC has a vacancy for a bookkeeper to be based at our office in Mitcham.

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Small grants for small groups 2012

Grants of up to £250 are available for unfunded voluntary, community and faith groups working in Merton.

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Merton Positive Activities Fund 2012-13

The London Borough of Merton has allocated its Positive Activities Fund for not-for-profit or voluntary sector organisations for 2012–2013.

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Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards 2012

Would you like to acknowledge the great work of your volunteers? Do you have a volunteer project you're particularly proud of?

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Operational Transport Manager vacancy at Merton Community Transport

Merton Community Transport (MCT) is seeking to employ an Operational Transport Manager (OTM) who will be crucial to the future development of the organisation.

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Vacancies at St Mark's Family Centre

These new posts are part of the Sutton and Merton Action for Kids who Care project, funded by The Big Lottery Fund’s Youth in Focus Programme. This project aims to identify and support young carers aged 10-25, especially those caring for someone (usually a parent) with mental ill health or substance misuse problem.

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Ageing Well events: High Path (22 February) and Eastfields (2 March)

Merton Council and partner agencies are inviting local people and organisations to two half-day workshops, aimed at helping older people in the High Path and Eastfields areas live independent, happy and active lives.

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Free HR advice from PEACe and MVSC: 20 March

As a follow-up to the recent INVOLVE meeting where PEACe gave a presentation on the HR service they offer voluntary, community and belief organisations, MVSC has arranged for PEACe staff to give individual surgeries to Merton groups. The sessions will held at Vestry Hall on the 20 March 10am–1pm in slots of 50 minutes.

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Government funding awarded to MVSC

MVSC is delighted to announce that its application for Transforming Local Infrastructure funds has been approved.

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February funding round-up

See below for a selection of the latest funding opportunities.

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Family Support Workers and Administrator vacancies at Carers Support Merton

Carers Support Merton has some new vacancies as part of its project, Sutton and Merton Action for Kids who Care, which aims to identify and support young carers aged 10-25.

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