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Wednesday 20th April 2011
Travel Advice over Easter
Whether you're off on holiday, on a day trip, or looking for an everyday means of travel or transport, you'll find lots of advice here on how you can get about easily and safely.Read more >
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Heatwave Guidance
Extreme heat can force the body into overdrive as it tries to stay cool through persipration. Children and older people are particularly at risk
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Monday 7th February 2011
Business Continuity Awareness Week
Business Continuity Awareness Week is the global educational event in the industry calendar facilitated by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI), the prestigious international membership body for business continuity management practitioners with over 5,000 members in 90 countries.
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Wednesday 22nd December 2010
Don't just drive, prepare
When snow or icy roads are forecast you should adjust your driving to suit the conditions. Be a smarter driver - check traffic and weather updates before you set off. It's worth taking a few minutes to make sure that there aren't any problems on your intended route. You can check for live updates as you travel too - but remember not to use your phone while driving.Read more >
Tuesday 14th December 2010
New Flood Warnings Codes
The Environment Agency uses the Floodline Warnings Direct (FWD) system to send messages to customers to warn them about flooding from rivers and the sea.
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Monday 13th December 2010
NHS Winter Watch Website
The Department of Health has launched the Winterwatch website (winterwatch.dh.gov.uk) which gives regular updates about how the NHS is coping...Read more >
Wednesday 1st December 2010
Clearing snow and ice
This guide is designed to help you to act in a neighbourly way by safely clearing snow and ice from pavements and public spaces.Read more >
Wednesday 24th November 2010
Early UK snowfall expected
There is a low risk of snow showers extending into North West England. The change in weather will also see the return of overnight frosts as temperatures fall well below freezing in the North by night and struggle to reach much above 3 or 4 °C by day.For weather updates www.metoffice.gov.uk
Tuesday 9th November 2010