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Toshack queries Euro ref choice
John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.
Gillan accepts electoral findings
The Welsh Secretary says she is minded to accept changes to the referendum question after watchdog report.
Thomas out of World Championships
Geraint Thomas withdraws from the Great Britain team for the road cycling World Championships in Melbourne.
'Angen ail-ddrafftio cwestiwn'
Geiriad y cwestiwn ar gyfer refferendwm mwy o bwerau'r cynulliad yn aneglur a dryslyd, medd adroddiad y Comisiwn Etholiadol.
'Overtly modern' house approved on the Gower
Objectors to an "overtly modern" house in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty are unhappy with its approval.
Strong currents curb Bristol channel charity swim
A swimmer has been thwarted in his attempt at a two-way crossing of the Bristol Channel to raise money for a boy with cerebral palsy.
Hepatitis C drug trial 'success'
Scientists say the first human clinical trials on a new drug to treat infections caused by the Hepatitis C virus have been successfully completed.
Police warn over bank charge scam
Householders are warned about a telephone scam in which people are offered help to recover bank charges.
Man beat wife and girl to death
A florist beat his wife and daughter to death with a rubber mallet before hanging himself amid fears he would lose his biggest customer, an inquest hears.
New safety call after gate deaths
Companies who design, install and maintain electric gates are urged to follow new safety advice after two children died in separate incidents.
UK 'failing troops' claims mother
The UK government has been accused by a soldier's parents of "failing miserably" to help injured and traumatised troops to recover. Hazel Hunt spoke after the inquest on her son, Richard Hunt, the 200th member of British forces in Afghanistan to die after he was fatally wounded in August 2009. Pte Hunt, 21 from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, died two days after being airlifted back to the UK.
Bid to open up island to visitors
Skokholm, an island off the Pembrokeshire coast known for its puffins and colony of Manx shearwater birds, is to be opened up to visitors.
Man's suicide after killing ex-partner
A nurse found dead at her Bridgend home was unlawfully killed by her former partner, a coroner rules.
MP criticises court consultation
A north Wales MP criticises a consultation on proposals to close courts as "obscenely short".
Pakistan trio will not play in Cardiff
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of spot-fixing will miss the rest of their UK tour, according to team manager Yawar Saeed.
Nyrs wedi'i lladd yn anghyfreithlon
Cwest yn clywed bod nyrs wedi ei lladd yn anghyfreithlon a bod ei chyn bartner wedi lladd ei hun o fewn oriau.
Ambulance emergency times improve
Ambulance workers are praised after a marked improvement in emergency response times in Powys.
Police complaint numbers revealed
Forty allegations were made against one inspector and 38 against one constable working for Dyfed-Powys Police in a year, figures obtained by the BBC show.
Zeta Jones' fury over husband's cancer diagnosis
Catherine Zeta Jones reveals she is "furious" that doctors failed to detect husband Michael Douglas' throat cancer earlier.
Man charged over Swansea assault
A 21-year-old man is charged with grievous bodily harm after an assault in Swansea city centre.

Environment

Review of the Prevention and Investigation of Wildlife Crime in Wales published
Police forces in Wales should consider the need for more full time wildlife crime officers according to a new review published today.
‘Money in mattress’ boost for Welsh councils
Local authorities across Wales will find it easier to make money from recycling and avoid their share of a seven figure landfill tax bill thanks to funding announced today.
Your chance to vote in the Wales Recycling Awards
Community recycling projects from across the country are on the shortlist for the Wales Recycling Awards 2010.
Welsh local authorities win landslide over landfill
The amount of biodegradable waste sent to landfill in Wales decreased by 39 per cent between 2005 – 2006 and 2009 – 2010.
New figures show a more sustainable Wales
Air quality, recycling rates and green house gas emissions have all improved in Wales over the last year, according to new figures.
New figures show that the carrier bag charge is the only way to make a real difference
A charge on carrier bags is essential if we are to make a real difference to the number of bags used in Wales
Glastir Scheme: New application period
The Welsh Assembly Government has announced that the application period to join the All-Wales element of the Glastir scheme will run from October 4th to November 22nd 2010.
Views sought on a draft Food Strategy for Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, 'Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020'.
Biking for a better life
Environment Minister Jane Davidson has today urged Welsh families to get out on their bikes and make cycling a regular part of their lives.
Food for Wales, Food from Wales - Wales food strategy consultation issued
Reminder - This consultation seeks your views on the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposed food strategy for Wales. The consultation ends on September 28, 2010.
Financial support and advice for SMEs helps Wales go greener
A new package of support to help Welsh Small and Medium Enterprises profit from the renewable energy sector has been launched
Responses to the Consultation on Future Sea Fisheries Stakeholder Input Framework for Wales
The purpose of this consultation was to seek wider public view on the practical details of how this new structure will work
Rural Affairs Minister launches consultation on TB in camelids, goats and deer
Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has launched a consultation on a draft legislative order to control TB in camelids, goats and deer.
Walkers in Carmarthenshire to enjoy improved access to the coast
A coastal path that spans the whole of the Welsh coast is one step closer.
Appointments to National Park Authorities
Environment Minister Jane Davidson has announced four new appointments to the Welsh National Park Authorities.
Glastir: The All-Wales Common Land Element
Information about the All Wales Common Land Element is now available on the Glastir pages.
Costs of bovine TB legal proceedings made public
The net legal costs incurred by the Welsh Assembly Government in preparing the Tuberculosis Eradication (Wales) Order 2009 has been published.
Latest edition of Gwlad is now available - Gwlad 98
Agricultural and rural affairs information from the Welsh Assembly Government - August 2010.
Communities Challenge Climate Change
Three Welsh community centres have taken on a challenge to help Wales reduce its carbon footprint.
Consultation on an amendment to The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 - beak trimming of laying hens and carrying out certain permitted procedures on sheep.
The Welsh Assembly Government is consulting on an amendment to The Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (Wales) Regulations 2007 - beak trimming of laying hens.

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News in Britain

Allotment holders wage war on 'greedy' National Trust after rent is hiked 400%

Allotment holders wage war on 'greedy' National Trust after rent is hiked 400% - Deep in this picturesque slice of Purbeck countryside something has erupted to disturb the rural idyll: the threat of a 400 per cent rent rise. [Money Mail]
Cameron is new UK prime minister

Cameron is new UK prime minister - David Cameron is the UK's new prime minister, bringing the Conservatives back into power after 13 years. [Front Page News]
TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson told to allow walkers to use footpath

TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson told to allow walkers to use footpath - The television presenter Jeremy Clarkson is told to reopen a footpath through his property on the Isle of Man. [Front Page News]
Where are you most likely to survive a heart attack? You're better off in a Swiss brothel than a public building in Britain

Where are you most likely to survive a heart attack? You're better off in a Swiss brothel than a public building in Britain - One in three people who have a heart attack dies before reaching hospital. Experts believe these figures could be reduced drastically if there were more defibrillators in public places. [Health]
Lib Lab Pack will force an Election Re-run

Public opinion will force a Lib Lab party to have a new election.The answer is not to have a Lib Lab pack in the national Interest.
If there is a New Election there will be no Liberal candidates voted in.
South Africa given extra Cup cash

South Africa given extra Cup cash - The man running the 2010 World Cup for Fifa admits an extra £67m had to be injected into the project to ensure hosts South Africa were ready on time. [Front Page News]
Greek economy 'to shrink by 3%'

Greek economy 'to shrink by 3%' - The European Commission says it expects the Greek economy to shrink by 3% this year, amid continued market jitters. [Business]
Three killed in Greece protests

Three killed in Greece protests - At least three people are killed in Greece as protesters set fire to a bank building during a general strike over austerity measures. [Front Page News]
Cameron 'going all out' for win

Cameron 'going all out' for win - David Cameron says he is "going all out" to win the election, as he cotninues his round-the-clock final push for votes. [Front Page News]
More schools fail Ofsted checks

More schools fail Ofsted checks - More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released. [Front Page News]

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Butterflies soar again: Public count shows decline is reversed

Butterflies soar again: Public count shows decline is reversed - The Small Tortoiseshell came under attack from a parasitic fly which caused numbers to drop by more than 80 per cent. [Tech]
Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix

Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix - Lewis Hamilton storms to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix after an incident-packed race at Spa-Francorchamps. [Sports]
Electric cars 'may be costlier'

Electric cars 'may be costlier' - Motorists considering buying an electric car are being warned that they can be more expensive to run than conventional petrol vehicles. [Business News]
The world at your fingertips: 3DTV where you can touch the floating images

The world at your fingertips: 3DTV where you can touch the floating images - Japanese researchers have developed the world's first 3D TV system where you can touch and feel the images that pop out from the screen. [Tech]
How Bush and Blair plotted in secret to stop Brown

How Bush and Blair plotted in secret to stop Brown - Tony Blair attempted to prolong his time as PM after being warned that Bush
administration had "grave doubts". [News-Politics]
Arrest over cricket 'bets scam'

Arrest over cricket 'bets scam' - Police question a man over an alleged cricket betting scam during the Pakistan-England Test in London. [London News]
Government scrapping NHS Direct

Government scrapping NHS Direct - The coalition government confirms plans to scrap the NHS Direct helpline in England and replace it with an alternative service. [Politics]
Invading gardens, the toxic caterpillar that can leave you gasping

Invading gardens, the toxic caterpillar that can leave you gasping - Britain is losing the battle against an invasion of potentially deadly caterpillars, plant experts warn. [Tech]
Cuts 'threaten thousands on Tube'

Cuts 'threaten thousands on Tube' - Government budget cuts could mean thousands of London Underground staff will lose their jobs, a transport union warns. [London News]
Gordon Brown 'third worst PM since 1945', poll of historians finds

Gordon Brown 'third worst PM since 1945', poll of historians finds - Gordon Brown has been voted the third worst British Prime Minister since the
Second World War. [News-Politics]

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To strengthen its claims adjudication service
Content Management: IBM, EU partner to digitalise historic European texts
To digitalise rare and culturally significant historical texts on a massive scale
Content Management: Xbridge Systems unveils data discovery tool 'DataSniff'
Allows users to uncover data in mainframe data storage environments
Content Management: Litera introduces new point-and-launch desktop toolbar
Provides rich document lifecyle management offerings
Content Management: Tandberg Data unveils network-attached disk appliances family for SMBs
Claims to enhance the way SMBs store, manage and protect their data
Content Management: Xenos unveils new version of enterprise server offering
Optimises enterprise content management investments
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Welsh Assembly News

Welsh Assembly Government welcomes major new investment in Corus Port Talbot
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister today welcomed an announcement by Corus that they are to invest £185 million in their Port Talbot steelworks.
Super sausages get seal of approval from schools
A new range of ‘healthy’ sausages will be on the menu at Pembrokeshire schools next term after Preseli Gold Sausages won the two-year contract to supply meat products to the local authority.
2sys bases it expansion plans in Wales
2sys, an established company that specialises in developing web-hosted software management systems for business across a number of sectors, is expanding its operations into Wales.
Inward investment crucial to Welsh economy
Inward investment will continue to be crucial to the Welsh economy, Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones will tell business leaders later today.
Welsh Assembly Government welcomes Sharp investment in Wales
Deputy First Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has today welcomed a £35 million investment by Sharp Solar UK into its plant in Wrexham.
Welsh construction company wins major public sector contract
An award winning Wrexham construction company has won a major £6.1million contract to build a new school and playing fields in Connah’s Quay.
Welsh expertise transforms gateway to the Commonwealth Games
Newport based Cintec is working against time to renovate the historic Mangi Bridge in the heart of Delhi to ensure it provides a fitting gateway to the Commonwealth Games.
Innovation Centre leading economic renewal of Valleys - Deputy First Minister
EVIC II cost £4.1 million and has been made possible with almost £1.7 million of Convergence funding through the Welsh Assembly Government.
Ministers meet to discuss financial challenges of future
Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan and Assembly Government Business and Budget Minister Jane Hutt met in Whitehall
Welsh Assembly Government will protect capital programmes this year
Wales will take as much of the 2010-11 budget cut imposed by the UK Government as it can this year.
Supercomputing technology – a major investment in the future of the Welsh economy
High performance computing technology has the capacity to handle and analyse massive amounts of data at high speed.
New plan tackles rural broadband not-spots
So far around 8,500 premises in Wales have benefited from investment by the Assembly Government through its Regional Innovative Broadband Support (RIBS) project.
New policy to transform business environment
“Economic Renewal: A New Direction” sets out the role devolved government can play in providing the best conditions and framework to enable the private sector to grow and flourish.
Deputy First Minister visits Cardiff fast growth company
Founded in 2005 the managed hosting company employs over 50 people and is headquartered at the Cardiff Gate Business Park.
Blockbuster year for Wales Screen Commission
There is no doubt that these films will have an impact on the tourism industry in the longer term as film fans from all over the world seek out the locations that they’ve seen on the big screen.
Smart mattress cover designed to prevent bed sores
Lesley Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Science, Innovation and Skills, described it as an excellent example of how business could benefit from collaboration with university research centres.
Statement from the Welsh Assembly Government on the Budget
Yesterday, the new UK Government published its first Budget. Cabinet met this morning to discuss the implications for Wales.
Statement from the Welsh Assembly Government on the budget, 22 June 2010
"We note the publication of the Budget and will study its content carefully."
Delivering projects that make a difference to Wales
The Minister for Business and Budget today said that the Welsh Assembly Government was committed to using its capital investment to deliver for Wales.
Help for jobless people in Neath Port Talbot
840 jobless people in the Neath Port Talbot area are to be helped take their first steps towards employment through a new project announced by the Welsh Assembly Government.