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Nissan Cube
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- Nissan Cube
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Guinness World Records 2011 Shortest Man announced
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- At 27.46 inches tall, 24 year old Edward Niño Hernandez from Bogota has today been confirmed as the World's Shortest Man (Monday 6 September). Guinness World Records awarded the record after months of searching for a new title holder following the sudden death of He Ping Ping in March this year who had previously held the record for more than 3 years.
Hernandez is 1.5 inches shorter than Ping Ping and weighs just 10 kilos (22 pounds). However, he doesn't know why he's so small because Doctors have never given him a diagnosis. According to his mother, he hasn't grown since he was 2 years old.
In his daily life, Eduardo helps out with the family's pyjama-making business, loves to dance the popular Latin American 'reggaeton' and dreams of seeing the world. Now, the diminutive Colombian takes his place in the chronicles of history with one of the highest profile record titles. He will be honoured with pride of place in the 2011 edition of the Guinness Wo...
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- National Lottery Awards - Winners 2010
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- 3:57
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- 21 finalists were wittled down to 7 winners at the National Lottery Awards last night. The star studded ceremony at the Roundhouse in London was hosted by John Barrowman and guests included Amir Khan, Tess Daly, David Seaman, McFly and Benedict Cumberbatch. The awards celebrate the achievements of projects around the country who have put their Lottery funding to good use.
The winners include:
Best Arts Project - Beacon Hill Film Project, North Tyneside
Best Education Project - HMS Cavalier, Chatham
Best Environment Project - Bumblebee Conservation Trust, UK Wide
Best Health Project - Access to Citizenship, Derry NI
Best Heritage Project - Isle of Wight Railway Restoration
Best Sports Project - Childrens Able and Disabled Sport, Cheshire
Best Voluntary/Charity Project - Little Havens Children's Hospice, Essex
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- Bikini babes and a barber
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- One lucky guy gets a quality wet shave from some beautiful babes
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- My Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Talent Show
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- The Wanted, All Star Weekend and a host of red carpet celebrities join Disney at a star-studded event to discover the next big thing, as hit singing talent TV series 'My Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' is set to return. Four contestants, making their bid to claim the winning title of Disney Channel's My Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam's talent show, sung their hearts out in front of a live audience with the hope of becoming the next Selena Gomez or even the Jonas Brothers. Full performances, along with music from The Wanted and All Star Weekend will be aired on 10th September on the Disney Channel
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- British vs French stereotypes - Yougov poll shows we're still chalk and cheese
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 16 years ago
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- Only 21 miles or so separate us Brits from those French, but our views of each other are still worlds apart, according to TheMeganeExperiment.com Yougov poll (Thursday 5th August 2010). That's despite France being the top holiday spot for British holidaymakers.
Coming top of the poll, what really niggles us about the French is that they're not very friendly, consider themselves culturally superior and are "bad at war"! While the French think we're terrible at cooking, love and that we eat too much.
And it doesn't stop there. A quarter of Brits think going on strike makes the French happy while they think we're most content watching the footy with mates and banging on about great British historic achievements.
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- Laganscape reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Lagansapce, Lagan Valley Regional Park has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Environment Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Lagan Valley Regional Park is Northern Ireland's first and only Regional Park, covering 4,200 acres of countryside and 11 miles of riverbank. As such a large and iconic space, the Laganscape project is keen to ensure that the community have some say in its management, as well as improving the park in general through a variety of partnerships with different organisations.
To vote for Laganscape project call 0844 686 6390 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Millennium Country Park reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Millennium Country Park has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Environment Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The project transformed a damaged industrial landscape into a 225-hectare park with woodlands, wetlands and meadows, walking, cycling and horse trails, play areas and a wildlife garden. It also built a visitor and conference centre which has helped the project to be self-sufficient.
To vote for Millennium Country Park call 0844 686 7607 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Stepney Bank Stables reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Stepney Bank Stables has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Education Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Stepney Bank Stables' primary purpose is to offer under-privileged and disabled children from one of the most deprived areas in the country the chance to ride, look after and learn about horses, and develop their social and practical skills in a manner that will lead to enhanced opportunities and expectations.
To vote for the Stepney Bank Stables project call 0844 6865540 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Food For Life Partnership reaches National Lottery Awards Final 2010
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Food For Life Partnership has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Health Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Food for Life Partnership (FFLP) is made up of four organisations: the Soil Association, Garden Organic, Health Education Trust and Focus on Food Campaign. Together they are working to transform the way people think about food in England by supporting schools, young people, their parents and communities to grow and cook local, seasonal and organic food and eat healthily.
To vote for Food For Life Partnership project call 0844 686 1435 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on...
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- HMS Cavalier reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, HMS Cavalier has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Education Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects make to communities everywhere. The HMS Cavalier was the Royal Navy's last operational World War II destroyer and was rotting in a dry dock on Tyneside. The ship was acquired for preservation and display at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham as the National Destroyer Memorial dedicated to the 143 British Destroyers and 11,000 sailors lost at sea during the Second World War. Now restored, HMS Cavalier is a major heritage attraction & the focus of educational programmes aimed at engaging children & young people of all ages. To vote for HMS Cavalier project call 084406861038 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Cruse Bereavement reaches National Lottery Awards Final 2010
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Cruse Bereavement Care's Young Cruse has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Health Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Cruse Bereavement Care's Young Cruse Project in Belfast offers children and young people access to individual bereavement support from caring volunteers. It provides a safe place where children aged 4 - 18 years can begin to work through their grief in their own way with the help of Young Cruse Volunteers.
To vote for Cruse Bereavement Care's Young Cruse project call 0844 686 1434 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Sportworx project reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Sportworx has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Sports Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Sportworx project covers all of South Lanarkshire and specifically targets zones of high deprivation. The project is designed to recognise the achievements, abilities and potential of young people aged 15 to 20 and aims to improve their self esteem, confidence and life skills. The young people are provided with support to gain nationally accredited sports and coaching qualifications, then given the opportunity to put these skills into practice by delivering activities to the wider community on a voluntary basis.
To vote for Sportworx project call 0844 686 7913 or vi...
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- Isle of Wight Railway Restoration reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 finals
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, the Isle of Wight Railway Restoration project has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Heritage Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The project restored Victorian and Edwardian passenger carriages and goods wagons, enabling residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight to take a trip back in time on the 100-year-old steam trains. It also made an effort to involve local people in the restoration and educational aspects of the railway.
To vote for Isle of Wight Railway Restoration project call 0844 686 9460 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Dromore Sports Complex reaches National Lottery Awards finals
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Dromore Sports Complex has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Sports Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The children of Dromore, Northern Ireland had long been complaining about the lack of sporting facilities in their area. Then in February 2008, a brand new sports complex opened its doors, providing them, and the wider community, with a brand new sports hall, gyms and an extensive program of activities.
To vote for Dromore Education & Community Partnership project call 0844 686 6944 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Bumblebee Conservation Trust reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Bumblebee Conservation Trust has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Environment Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Bumblebee Conservation Trust was founded to raise awareness about bumblebee declines and the consequences for our countryside and food security. It also works with members of the public, farmers and land managers to prevent further declines and look after bumblebee populations for future generations.
To vote for Bumblebee Conservation Trust project call 0844 686 1189 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Great North Museum reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 finals
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, The Great North Museum has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Heritage Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne was created to house the collections of three museums under one roof and is now attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country, with exhibitions in archaeology, natural history, geology and world cultures.
To vote for The Great North Museum project call 0844 686 9399 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Access to Citizenship reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Access to Citizenship has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Health Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them. Access to Citizenship works with 100 young people with learning disabilities in the North West area, to enable them to play a full part in society. The project offers further education options, advice and training to find employment, as well as personal and social development courses. To vote for Access to Citizenship project call 0844 686 1992 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Streetwise Opera "My Secret Heart" reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Streetwise Opera's "My Secret Heart" has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Arts Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
My Secret Heart is the current production of Streetwise Opera, an innovative organisation that uses music as a tool to help homeless people move forward in their lives. The project runs a music programme in 11 homeless centres across the UK and involves homeless participants in award-winning professional opera productions - 'My Secret Heart' has won four star reviews in the national press and toured the UK and internationally.
To vote for Streetwise Opera's "My Secret Heart" call 0844 686 0805 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org....
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- Little Havens reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Little Haven's Children's Hospice has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Voluntary/Charity Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Little Havens Children's Hospice in Essex provides respite breaks and end-of-life care for children and teenagers living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses, aiming to make their journey as comfortable and special as possible. It also works with their families, providing support, and bereavement services.
To vote for Little Haven's call 0844 686 5047 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Clitheroe Youth Forum reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Clitheroe Youth Forum has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Heritage Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Clitheroe Youth Forum aims to teach young people about their heritage by involving them in the creation of a Remembrance Book, a Braille Book, a website and a film to remember the 72 service men and one woman from the town of Clitheroe who were killed in World War Two.
To vote for Clitheroe Youth Forum call 0844 686 5959 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Kidz R Us reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Kidz R Us has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Arts Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Located in an old chapel in the centre of St. Ives, Kidz R Us is a theatre and performing arts group for children in and around the local community. The group aims to provide accessible, year-round entertainment in musical theatre and drama for local residents and visitors, encouraging children from all backgrounds to take part.
To vote for Kidz R Us call 0844 686 8074 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards.
The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Childrens Able Disabled Sports reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Childrens Able Disabled Sports has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Sports Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Childrens Able Disabled Sports (CADS) offer sporting activities to children regardless of their ability. It is completely inclusive, and everyone participates in the same activities, allowing those with severe and multiple disabilities access to the same opportunities as their peers.
To vote for CADS project call 0844 686 5925 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
With thanks to Claire Dixon, CMD Productions, for additional footage.
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- Chances for Life reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Chances for Life has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Education Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Chances for Life project offers advice, information and support to young people under the age of 26 who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or who are vulnerable because of drug misuse, self-harming issues and social isolation. The aim of the project is to provide ongoing support to improve life skills and give participants the confidence and ability to move forward with their lives.
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- Brighton and Hove Neighbourhood Care Scheme reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Final
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Brighton and Hove Neighbourhood Care Scheme has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Voluntary/Charity Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
The Neighbourhood Care Scheme helps older people and people with physical disabilities by recruiting local volunteers to support them in a variety of ways such as social visits, odd jobs and paperwork. The scheme creates positive connections between neighbours, thus helping to build more caring local communities.
To vote for Brighton and Hove Neighbourhood Care Scheme call 0844 686 5799 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Beacon Hill Film Project reaches National Lottery Awards 2010 Finals
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Beacon Hill Film Project has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Arts Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Beacon Hill Film Project has made it possible for young people with severe learning difficulties and autism to create and produce their own films from script to screen. The latest seven-month project gave young people in North Tyneside the opportunity to explore and express their creative talents, to nationwide acclaim.
To vote for Beacon Hill Film Project project call 0844 686 7774 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards.
The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Services reach National Lottery Awards 2010 Final
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Today, Monday 26th July, Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Services has been named as a finalist in the 'Best Volunatry/Charity Project Category' of the National Lottery Awards 2010. The awards recognise the amazing work being done by lottery-funded groups across the UK. The aim is to highlight the significant difference that projects - both large and small - make to communities everywhere and to celebrate the achievements of the people behind them.
Blaenau Gwent Domestic Abuse Services provides a range of support and information to anyone in the region affected by domestic abuse. This is provided through emotional support and group programmes incorporating relaxation and acupuncture, with a clear focus on client safety throughout.
To vote for this project call 0844 686 5256 or visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards. The winners will be announced 4th September on a live programme on BBC One.
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- Bonita Norris launches the Nissan Juke
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- British explorer, Bonita Norris (22), who became the youngest British woman to conquer Everest in May, launches the new Nissan Juke which will be produced out of Nissan's Sunderland factory.
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- United Utilities announce first hosepipe ban in the North West for 14 years
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- With only half the average amount of rain having fallen so far this year, reservoir levels in the North West are depleting leading United Utilities to insist that the temporary restriction, which bans using hosepipes or sprinklers for watering private gardens and washing private cars, is now needed to help maintain the water stocks.
The first hosepipe ban in the North West for 14 years will come into force at 6am Friday 9th July 2010. The ban applies to all the company's water supply customers, with the exception of customers in Carlisle, Allerdale, Copeland and the north Eden Valley, where supplies are at reasonable levels.
Even though there has been some very welcome rain in the north of the region over the weekend, the temporary restrictions are still needed as the region will need some significant rainfall before the position starts to turn around.
United Utilities customers can find out if their area is affected and can request a fre...
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- Antony Worrall Thompson launches giant 'Palletways' hot air balloon
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- The world's biggest hot-air balloon of its kind - a giant dragon - has been launched at Tower Bridge (8th July) by Palletways, a pan-European logistics firm. Celebrity chef, Antony Worrall Thompson, joined in the launch by cooking breakfast on a hot air balloon burner - a first in his career. The balloon is taller than an eight-storey building, twice as high as The Globe Theatre on London's South Bank and taller than five elephants standing on each other's shoulders
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- TNR Showreel 2010
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- TNR is the specialist communications consultancy of the Press Association. Offering creative PR services from a journalistic perspective, giving you the ability to commission videographers, photographers and trainers with unique access to the UK media through the Press Association news wires.
Our close relationship with the Press Association makes our unique, editorial approach both objective and reliable. What's more, our advice is completely free.
From TV, Radio PR, Photography and Online PR services to high-end Video production and bespoke Media training courses, our guiding principle is to apply the same specialist knowledge and reputation for excellence to our PR services, for which the Press Association is so highly regarded.
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- Nectar call on consumers to Keep Calm and Carry One
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- KEEP CALM AND CARRY ONE. That's the message from Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty programme, as they launched a campaign to help the nation make their money go further in light of the Emergency Budget announcement. In a show of continued support for cardholders, Nectar plans to rally the nation to stiffen its resolve and help to alleviate some of the doom and gloom of our era. Even after the revelations of the emergency budget (June 2010) there are lots of simple ways that consumers can save money and continue to treat themselves if they're savvy, including carrying loyalty cards.
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- Kevin Pietersen shares top teaching tips at Brylcreem masterclass at Lord's
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- As the cricket season gets into full swing, one of the most exciting English batsmen took some time out from training. But Kevin Pietersen was not shirking his team duties, bur rather batting some of his unique and awe inspiring techniques on to fifteen lucky competition winners at Lord's Cricket Ground (14th June), hosted by British hair brand Brylcreem.
As the all-important Test series against Pakistan this summer fast approaches, Kevin Pietersen shared his thoughts and predictions on England's chances, the season ahead and the new recruits in the team at his 'Cricket Masterclass'.
Kevin Pietersen's fearless attitude combined with his prowess on the pitch makes him as unpredictable a cricketer as the hairstyles he sports. And that's exactly why iconic British brand Brylcreem chose him to be their celebrity Brylcreem boy -- the first in a decade, following in the footsteps of the likes of David Beckham.
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- Youthnetfinal.mov
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- House of Commons Medieval home, Westminster Abbey Chapter House, given dramatic makeover
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Chapter House at Westminster Abbey, one of the earliest parliamentary buildings, has been unveiled after a £3m restoration project following years or damage and destruction from the natural elements and pollution from Battersea Power Station. The building, where King Henry lll held his Chamber of Commons meetings in the 13th century, is seen as a predecessor to the parliament we have today and now boasts 32 new heads, several restored gargoyles and repaired stain glass windows.
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- Royal Mail celebrates 'Homeland Heroes' in 12 new stamps
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- Royal Mail celebrates 'Homeland Heroes' in 12 new stamps
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A tribute has been launched today (13th May) by Royal Mail to honour Britain's wartime generation, 70 years to the day that Sir Winston Churchill gives his 'Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat' speech to the house of commons. The 12 stamps capture Home Guards, the Women's Land Army, Air Raid Wardens and Sir Winston Churchill.
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- The ship that saved two thousand Brits!
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- As maritime naming ceremonies go, this was an unusual one given that most people in the UK are already familiar with this particular ship. Celebrity Eclipse, the brand new cruise ship which made a dramatic dash to rescue 2,200 British holidaymakers from Spain this week, did so without ever having been officially named. Today, that was finally put right when her Godmother, British yachtswoman and breast cancer survivor, Emma Pontin, undertook the highly coveted task of christening the ship by releasing a magnum of champagne to smash against the helm (Sat, 24th April).
Celebrity Eclipse was scheduled to arrive in the UK on Tuesday morning for a week of launch celebrations including a two-day maiden voyage in the waters off the South coast of the UK. But rather than 500 specially-invited VIPs, her first official passengers turned out to be hundreds of weary tourists who had been stranded in Bilbao, Spain as a result of the volcanic ash cloud that was covering Northern Eu...
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- Celebrity Eclipse cruise ships brings stranded Brits home
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- After a dramatic initiation to the UK at the start of this week, the Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship, which has not yet even been officially named, sailed victoriously up the Solent today to return 2,200 stranded British tourists home from Bilbao, Spain (approx 5pm, Friday 23rd April).
The 122,000 tonne ship, which was scheduled to arrive in the UK early on Tuesday for a week of inaugural launch celebrations, had a sudden change of plan just a few hours after her arrival and set off on a rescue mission to Spain to pick up 2,200 holiday makers stranded by the volcanic ash cloud.
At approx 4pm today, the crowds of weary tourists aboard the £500 million vessel finally got a glimpse of the UK coastline as Celebrity Eclipse made her way towards the Southampton dock to allow her first official passengers to disembark.
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- CRUISE SHIP ARRIVES IN SPAIN TO PICK UP 2,000 STRANDED BRITISH TOURISTS
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
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- After cancelling the initial UK launch celebrations for new cruise ship, Celebrity Eclipse, on Monday night the 122,000 tonne, £500 million ship is scheduled to arrive in Bilbao, Spain at approx 0600 BST (0500 GMT) on Thursday 22 April to pick up 2,000 British tourists stranded by the travel chaos caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption.
As many of the marooned holidaymakers as possible will be given their own bedrooms onboard the ship for the overnight trip back to the UK and will have access to the pools, grass lawn area and the ships many restaurants, offering a welcome bit of luxury after the chaos of the last week.
Celebrity Eclipse is scheduled to depart Bilbao at 1300 BST (1200 GMT) on Thursday for an overnight trip back to the UK and is provisionally expected to dock in Southampton at approx 1700-1900 BST (1600-1800 GMT). More exact times for the ships arrival will be provided nearer the time.
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- Brand New Cruise Ship Cancels First Stage of Launch to Rescue Stranded Brits
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Celebrity Eclipse the latest £500 million cruise ship from Celebrity Cruises arrived into Southampton docks this morning for what was meant to be four days of launch celebrations. Instead, all plans were cancelled to enable the 122,000 tonne ship to about-turn and head to Bilbao in Spain to pick up 2,000 British tourists stranded by the travel chaos following the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland last week. The 2,850-guest luxury cruise ship arrived in Southampton at 9am morning and will depart for Spain this evening having been checked over by British coastguards. She is expected to arrive in Bilbao in the early hours of Thursday (22nd April) and will take on stranded tourists throughout the morning before setting sail for Southampton where she is expected to arrive late on Friday evening. As many holidaymakers as possible will be given bedrooms on the ship for the overnight journey back to the UK, providing a little bit of luxury to follow their ordeal.
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- Disney 'Teen-Idol', Selena Gomez Fronts UK Fashion Launch
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Texan-born star of TV's 'Wizards of Waverly Place', Selena Gomez, greeted young fans today at the launch of a new clothing range inspired by her tom-boy character, Alex Russo, from the hit Disney series. British celebrities who joined Selena in London to celebrate the fashion show included Alexandra Burke, Gail Porter, Linda Robson, Connie Huq and Goldie.
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- Nissan announces the extension of its British Built Trade-In Scheme
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A unique, 36ft extended vehicle made out of scrapped car parts was unveiled by Nissan today, Monday 29th March, as the manufacturer announced it is to extend its British Built Trade-in Scheme.
An estimated 300 thousand British people could benefit from the scheme this year, with over 25 thousand people having already made the most of the initiative to date.
The announcement comes as the Governments Scrappage Scheme draws to a close and sees Nissan take the driving seat in the campaign to further support the British automotive industry. New Nissans eligible for the improved offer, which will commence on April 1st and run until June 30th 2010, include the Micra, Note, Qashqai or Qashqai+2, all of which are produced at Nissans Sunderland Plant.
In a further boost to the UKs car industry, Nissan started the year by announcing it was to introduce a temporary third production shift at the plant in response to continuing high demand for the award-winning ...
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- Accessible Britain Awards 2010
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Five UK tourist attractions have been recognised in offering the very best in accessibility for disabled visitors at the first ever Accessible Britain Awards. These include Bristols historic passenger steamship Brunels ss Great Britain, recognised as the Best Heritage Venue; Londons Science Museum took the award for Best Family Venue; the Best Free Venue accolade went to the Locomotion: National Railway Museum in Shildon, County Durham; the Best Active Venue award was taken by the Cairngorm Funicular Railway and Ski Centre; and environmental centre The Eden Project in Cornwall captured the hearts of consumers voting for the Readers Choice Award. All were judged to illustrate best practice in providing accessible, inspirational and inclusive days out.
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- Celebrity Skinny Cow Kelly Brook fronts charity clothes swap
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Model, actress and beautiful clothes horse Kelly Brook has teamed up with The Skinny Cow® Hot Chocolate to urge fashionistas to be less frivolous this spring, by swapping their clothes instead of shopping. At a series of events and online, women are being given the chance to exchange their clothes with other women for free - saving them cash while raising much needed money for charity.
Kelly Brook herself has donated some of her much coveted clothes. Other celebrities such as Holly Willoughby, Sarah Harding and Danielle Lloyd have also been digging deep into their designer wardrobes and donating items for the exclusive Swap Shops.
For every item donated by a celeb or retailer, The Skinny Cow® will make a donation to Marie Curie Cancer Care and help raise funds for the charity.
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- Southampton-bound ship braces itself for the big squeeze
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Today a 122,000 tonne cruise-ship, built for nearly 3,000 guests, has successfully navigated through a gate that is less than 40 metres wide (131-foot-wide) as she leaves her dock in Papenburg, Germany for the first time before heading to the UK. Even the slightest change in weather could have cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to the $750 million (£500 million) ship.
The conveyance - as its officially known - is a rite of passage for this ship, where the ship has to squeeze through the shipyard entrance. At the tightest points of the journey, there are as few as TWO FEET between the locks and each side of the 36 metre wide, 317 metre long (1,040-foot-long), Celebrity Eclipse. She and her sister ships Celebrity Equinox and Celebrity Solstice are the largest ever to sail down the German river.
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- MINT Polo in the Park 2010 Launch event with Jodie Kidd
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Polo in the Park 2010 has been launched by its ambassador Jodie Kidd today (3rd March). Hot on the hooves of Team Londons historic victory last year in the World Polo Series, a shake-up to the new Twenty20 rules of play have been announced a new Formula 1 style thats accelerating polo from a pass-time into a professional sport.
As part of the latest groundbreaking rules, there will now be eight teams in total thats four more than last year. Theyll each lose a player, meaning there are just three players per side. Whats more, there needs to be a female member in the team and theyll be playing on a smaller pitch. That means more speed, more goals and more spectator interaction.
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- Fairtrade Fortnight 2010
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- A campaign has been launched today to tackle the poverty facing more than 14 million people in the developing world who rely on tea for a living but who are suffering from unfair trade conditions, despite sales of Fairtrade products increasing in the last year.
To mark the start of the annual Fairtrade Fortnight (22nd February 7th March) consumers are being urged to do something as simple as swapping the brand of tea they buy, to tip the balance of trade in favour of disadvantaged producers. Fairtrade is already helping 750,000 farmers, workers and their families. But according to the Fairtrade Foundation, a seismic shift is needed to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
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- HEAVYWEIGHTS SQUARE UP ONE MONTH AHEAD OF CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP CLASH
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- World Champion Heavyweight Boxer David Haye attends private visit with equine Champion Heavyweights, Denman and Kauto Star to mark four weeks until the two fight for The Cheltenham Gold Cup. Trainer Paul Nicholls invited David to his stables after the boxing champion declared interest in the sport. As well as discussing the forthcoming Cheltenham Gold Cup, David Haye 'The Hayemaker' talks about preparations for his forthcoming title fight.
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- Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2010 Launch
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- The definitive gaming records book is in its third year and today (21st January) announced the latest record holders to make the 2010 book; including the 'Largest Collection of Pokemon Memorabilia', 'Most successful Video Game Heroine' and the 'Most Popular Video Games Series of All Time'.
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- Rock n Roll stamps are 1st class
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 17 years ago
- Description
- Royal Mail Classic Album Covers Stamps unveiled
