The Guardian (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
So, Robin Wales thinks that tackling poverty is a top priority ( Letters , 24 November). Is this the same Robin Wales, New Labour mayor of Newham, where £3.896m has been spent on advertising its own schemes, recruitment and producing its own glossy monthly magazine – more than any other London borough? Still, the magazine, with lots of photos of Sir Robin, is free to Newham residents,...
Crooked Timber (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
From Hansard , in the context of the impending UK postal strike: Mr. Peter Atkinson (Hexham) (Con): Does the Minister have any idea how many postal workers, particularly in London, have second jobs? It is the threat— [ Interruption. ] It is the threat that they might have to work a full shift for which [...]
Boxwish (Free subscription) | 13/08/2009
Not much planned for the weekend? A yearning to see some sumptuous movie costumes and local to the Worcester area? Of course you are. Well, have we got news for you as the city’s stunning Cathedral is hosting a new exhibition of screen clothes from this Saturday. Titled “Starstruck in the Cathedral”, the display presents up to 100 familiar costumes as previously modelled on some...
Paul Linford (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
This week's Journal column focuses on North-East matters, namely the forthcoming retirement of at least ten of the region's 30 MPs. Most of them are going not because of the expenses row but because they're 60 and facing a spell in Opposition, but some of them will leave a bigger hole than others.... All general elections involve goodbyes. Over the last decade and a half, those who have bidden farewell...
Dr Roy's Thoughts (Free subscription) | 28/05/2009
One of Lord black's co defendants has gotten bail. Lord Black should get bail! Lord Black's conviction should be overturned!! Hosted by Google Back to Google News Black co-defendant John Boultbee granted bail pending Supreme Court decision By THE CANADIAN PRESS – 3 hours ago TORONTO — Conrad Black co-defendant John Boultbee has been granted bail by a Chicago court pending the outcome of...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 20/05/2009
Peter Atkinson, a senior associate at Gordon Dadds, led the team that acted for Rajesh Gill, a City trader client who has been awarded record provisional damages of £19.75 million to be paid by MF Global, a brokerage firm, with a possible further £10 million including Mr Gill’s legal fees, after it was found to have defrauded its former client.
F-News (Free subscription) | 17/10/2008
Peter Atkinson of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with GOJIRA guitarist/vocals Joe Duplantier. An excerpt from the chat follows below. KNAC.COM: Let's go back to this summer. Because you were recording, you couldn't do the tour with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY either, which had to have been tough? Duplantier: Yeah, but GOJIRA is my priority, I give everything to that. It's my life. I don't like to...
ConservativeHome's Seats & Candidat (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008
ConHome understands that Hexham will advertise from today. Hexham is the only Tory held seat in the North East and will attract a large number of applicants following Peter Atkinson MP's decision to step down. One candidate already selected for...
whitley bay (Free subscription) | 20/05/2008
Diane Abbott Bob Ainsworth Danny Alexander Douglas Alexander Graham Allen David Anderson Hilary Armstrong Peter Atkinson Ian Austin John Austin Adrian Bailey Tony Baldry Ed Balls Gordon Banks Celia Barlow John Baron Kevin Barron Hugh Bayley Margaret Beckett Anne Begg Henry Bellingham John Bercow Paul Beresford Roger Berry Clive Betts Liz Blackman Hazel Blears David Blunkett Crispin Blunt Tim Boswell...
Curly's Corner Shop, the blog! (Free subscription) | 26/04/2008
“Altar” Post Office Plans Peter Atkinson the Conservative MP for Hexham is calling for Post Offices to be allowed to operate from selected churches in rural areas, and it's not that bad of an idea. In smaller villages and hamlets the Post Office is more than a business, it is in effect a community asset [...]
The Herald (Free subscription) | 12/04/2008
Macfarlane Group’s chief executive Peter Atkinson saw more than 1.3 million share options lapse last year, but was awarded 453,583 new options based on next year’s performance.
Liberal Democrat Voice (Free subscription) | 04/03/2008
The date: 21st April, 1993. The subject: A consultative referendum on the Maastricht Treaty The following 72 Tory MPs, who still sit for their party in the House of Commons, voted against a referendum: Peter Ainsworth, David Amess, Michael Ancram, James Arbuthnot, Peter Atkinson, Tony Baldry, Henry Bellingham, Sir Paul Beresford, Tim Boswell, Peter Bottomley, Julian Brazier, Angela [...]
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 15/02/2008
Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents are gleaning intelligence from soldiers' Internet postings from Afghanistan, a Canadian general in Ottawa said. Canadian army Brig. Gen. Peter Atkinson, the top strategic adviser to the chief of defense staff, Gen.
Sox First (Free subscription) | 21/01/2008
With Conrad Black this week filing a bid for bail until his appeal of fraud and obstruction convictions is heard, there are signs what the grounds of appeal might be. Black is expected to follow the lead of ex-Hollinger International vice-president Peter Atkinson who is asking to be freed on bail pending his appeal which will be built around at least four arguments . First is the claim that judge...
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 11/12/2007
By Sam Wood A NORTH EAST MP has criticised Defra in a House of Commons debate. Hexham MP Peter Atkinson highlighted the recent mismanagement and chaos within Defra.
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