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The cost of your Christmas lights

It's Christmastime and that means it 'tis the season to be jolly, but could your energy bill dampen that festive spirit?

Which? have the answer and it may be a pleasant surprise t...

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Cedrec closed for Christmas

Seasons greetings!

Cedrec will be closed for Christmas and New Year, from 22 December 2017, reopening on 2 January 2018.

We would like to wish you a happy Christmas and all the best...

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Quarter of Christmas jumpers are discarded in the UK every year

Research carried out by environmental charity Hubbub has found that one in four Christmas jumpers bought last year was discarded after the festive season ended.

Festive-themed clothing is g...

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Wintry weather warnings

The winter months bring seasons festivities and fun, but also dangerous weather conditions to be cautious of.

Snow, ice and wet weather generally causes misery for commuters, workers and me...

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Number of metal theft falls more than three quarters in four years

A recent review carried out by the government showed that metal theft has fallen by more than three quarters in four years following the introduction of Scrap Metal Dealers Act...

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HSE employee injured

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the body which aims to reduce work-related injury and ill-health, has accepted a Crown Censure after one of its employees was left wit...

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Water fountain network planned for London to reduce plastic waste

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed he wants to roll out a network of water fountains throughout London in an effort to cut plastic waste.

The move would build on the "Refill" scheme...

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Smart grid plans to be unveiled

Under new 'smart grid' plans expected to be unveiled this week, British households and businesses could soon be able to buy and sell their own energy directly within a local energy market...

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Big wheel won't be turning

A 100 foot ferris wheel erected at Barry Island Pleasure Park will not be up in time for Christmas following a planning dispute with the local council.

The owner, Henry Danter, built the at...

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Coastline plan offers new haven for rare seabirds

A 24 mile stretch of coastline in Cornwall has been designated as a marine Special Protected Area (SPA) in order to safeguard its wildlife. The area is home to more than 150,000 rare seabirds, incl...

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Launch of new risk research institute

The new Thomas Ashton Institute, due to be formally launched in April 2018, will be a new research institute to improve industry's understanding of workplace risk. Jointly founded by the

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More than 13,000 lives could be saved if Government hits pollution targets

According to a new study by the transport charity Sustrans, more than 13,000 lives and almost £10 billion would be saved over the next decade if the UK Government hits targets for increases in walk...

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Co-op launches plan to reduce food waste

The East of England Co-op, the biggest independent retailer in East Anglia, has announced that it will sell food that is past the "best before" date in a bid to reduce the amount of food waste it p...

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ESB and IIEA set out vision for Ireland's low carbon future

The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has set out its vision for a low carbon future at a Take Charge conference co-hosted by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA). The conference...

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Employee death leads to fine for highways company

South West Highways Limited has been fined £500,000 and ordered to pay costs of £17,924.46 after pleading guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act...

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