Tourism
Longleat introduces new lion cubs
To celebrate the release of Disney’s The Lion King in 3D in cinemas on October 14, Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is naming two of its new African lion cubs “Simba” and “Nala” after the […]
Month: October 2011
Tourism
Discover Dover Castle’s secret underground tunnels
Dover Castle has a long and eventful history. It is situated in a strategic position, at the gateway to Great Britain from continental Europe. Fortification of the site occurred as early as the Iron Age, […]
Business
Proposed inspections charges will hit small firms hardest
HSE runs the risk of alienation if new charging proposals are adopted – says FSB Proposals to charge small firms for ‘material’ faults found during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) could damage […]
Tourism
Business pares back as sales decline
Businesses have pared back investment plans as sales and orders deteriorate, according to a survey suggesting companies have become increasingly cautious as the economic recovery falters. The British Chambers of Commerce, which surveyed 6,700 businesses, […]
Tourism
Automotive and transport marketers awards
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is giving marketers in the automotive and transport sector across the UK the chance to have their marketing campaigns judged by senior marketing professionals at the top of their […]
Drivers
First driver runs for charity
Children with Cancer charity benefits from company and staff goodwill Sheffield bus driver Jon Pitsch, 44, took part in the Sheffield 10k on Sunday October 9 for a children’s cancer charity. Jon, who drives for […]
Drivers
Stagecoach driver retires after 45 years
A South Tyneside bus driver has retired after a 45-year long career in the business. Alan Douglas, 65, of South Shields, retired from his job at Stagecoach North East on October 17. Mr Douglas said: […]
Drivers
Belfast bus driver in five-youth robbery ambush
A Belfast bus driver was robbed at knifepoint by five youths on October 10. Three attackers stood in front of the bus as it pulled up outside a bar on Oldpark Road at about 1930hrs. […]
Drivers
Bus driver given community sentence and disqualification
A first West Yorkshire bus driver was given a community sentence after he admitted causing the death of a 75 year old woman by driving without due care. Mr Cameron, 45, was given a 12-month […]
Tourism
Thermae Bath Spa prime relaxation for small groups
Thermae Bath Spa offers a group rate on Mondays to Thursdays. The spa houses two separate baths, the New Royal Bath and the historic Cross bath. A 10% group discount is available for groups of […]
