Press release: Polperro tidal gate repairs to start next week
The Environment Agency is about to start work on a £2 million refurbishment of Polperro tidal gate. read more
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Press release: Polperro tidal gate repairs to start next week
The improvements will ensure the continued protection of the popular Cornish village from flooding and coastal erosion. The tidal gate shelters the inner harbour from waves during storms, helps preserve historic listed quays and reduces flood risk to … read more
News story: Scottish Secretary welcomes Labour Market Statistics
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Scotland’s unemployment rate at 3.3% is the lowest on record. Furthermore, the number of people employed in Scotland is close to the recent record high at 2,688,000. Scotland’s emp… read more
News story: Home Office allocates £51 million to police forces for increased action on knife crime ahead of Easter weekend
The surge funding for forces worst affected by these crimes will enable them to bolster their operational activities. It will help them fund increased patrols and weapon sweeps, equipment for officers and overtime. The additional investment comes from… read more
Press release: Sentence increased in sexual assault case
Prashant Sawney will now face 3 years imprisonment after referral by the Solicitor General read more