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  • Reservists practise humanitarian disaster relief in New Zealand

    Naval reservists from 10 nations, including the UK, descended on New Zealand to practise their response to natural disasters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A summer of music - 330 free ‘big gig’ concerts announced

    Locations and line-ups of concerts announced by Don Foster.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charity supporting ex-offenders wins Big Society Award

    UR4Driving, an initiative that works with ex-offenders, is the latest winner of a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Churches network wins Big Society Award

    Prime Minister gives Big Society Award to The Cinnamon Network in recognition of their work in helping local communities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • River health gets £1.6 million boost

    A new £1.6 million project to improve river health and water quality in England has been launched by the government today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2013 recipients announced

    Recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2013 have been honoured on the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty’s coronation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sport deal cements UK-Russia links

    UK and Russia have signed a landmark accord which will see the two Olympic hosts deepen co-operation across a range of sporting activity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner visits Wiltshire town of Marlborough

    British High Commissioner to The Gambia David Morley this week visited the UK town of Marlborough in Wiltshire to learn more about their work with the twinned Gambian community of Gunjur.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Award for Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire’s Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre

    Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire’s Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre has been given a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Premiere of the film "Be Inspired" in Kyiv about London 2012

    On 22 May 2013 the British Embassy Kyiv together with Media sport agency organised the press launch of the film "Be inspired".

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy Prime Minister's speech at a community event in London

    The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about the need for the community to come together to show strength and unity after the Woolwich incident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 volunteers win outstanding contribution award

    Games Makers recognised for their welcoming nature and team spirit.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Sporting legacy

    Delivered by Minister of State for Sport and Tourism, Rt Hon Hugh Robertson

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tropical storm ‘Mahasen’ in Bangladesh

    Tropical storm ‘Mahasen’ made landfall in Bangladesh on Thursday 16 May. We are working with development partners to assess needs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boys Brigade makes a difference in Scotland’s local communities

    Scottish Secretary goes back to his Boys Brigade roots as he presents this years “Make A Difference Award”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • City Year’s role models win Big Society Award

    City Year, a group of 18-25 year-old volunteers working as role models, mentors and tutors in London schools have won a Big Society Award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Earl of Wessex officially opens new agricultural showgrounds at Balmoral Park

    The Earl of Wessex today opened the New Royal Ulster Agricultural Society venue at Balmoral Park, Maze, Lisburn

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visit your high street and love your local market

    Local Growth Minister Mark Prisk urged people to back their local markets during a fortnight of activities designed to get consumers back on their high streets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dementia diagnosis to be overhauled

    One year on from the Prime Minister’s Challenge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Integration Pioneers

    Integrating health, social care and other services will lead to better outcomes across the board.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government