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  • Lorraine Kelly launches Armed Forces Day 2011

    Following her dramatic entry to Edinburgh city centre, Ms Kelly was ordered across an assault course by some of the Army’s fittest soldiers,…

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

  • Young people urged to give sport a go in Olympic legacy push

    300,000 teenagers and young adults to benefit from a new sports programme inspiring young people to choose sport

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

  • Government Olympics ticket allocations published

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sets out details of how the government's allocation of tickets for London 2012 will be distributed.

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

  • Revival of competitive sport in school underway as part of London 2012 sports legacy

    Secretary of State unveils plans to level the playing field for young disabled people.

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

  • Faith and social action

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. I grew up in West Yorkshire. One of the great things about that part of the world is that you can …

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

  • New 'Inspiring Communities' guide launched to help people get involved in community activities

    Inspiring communities, changing behaviour.

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

  • New powers will put faith groups at the centre of their communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today urged faith groups to make use of new powers in the Government’s Localism Bill to end their reliance…

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

  • Sussex flag flies above Whitehall to mark Sussex Day

    The flag representing the historic county of Sussex has been hoisted above the department's offices to coincide with Sussex Day on 16 June.

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

  • 10,000 London 2012 tickets on offer to armed forces

    Army, Royal Navy and RAF personnel urged to sign up to see the Games.

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

  • UK demonstrates progress on eliminating discrimination against women

    Key government achievements in advancing gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women highlighted in a new report to the UN.

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

  • Big Society fund pays out £81million to 727 charities

    Charities across England have been awarded a total of £81 million in the third wave of payouts from the £107 million Transition Fund.

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

  • The Cult of Beauty at the V&A

    First major exhibition to comprehensively explore aestheticism.

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

  • Historic ships photography competition

    Budding photographers and maritime enthusiasts are being encouraged to get snap happy for the chance to win prizes.

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

  • Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011

    Congratulations to all local government and fire service staff who have had their commitment and dedication reflected in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

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

  • Volunteers save local Tourist Information Point

    Dedicated volunteers in the town of Easingwold, North Yorkshire, have worked together to keep their local Tourist Information Point open.

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

  • The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011

    The 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List is published today recognising outstanding achievement and service across the whole of the UK.

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

  • UK Sport’s Ideas4Innovation award

    One month left to submit your research ideas on how to improve performance of British athletes.

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

  • Anfield Breckside Community Council win Big Society Award

    Anfield Breckside Community Council, an organisation that engages and supports local people to bring about change in their area, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Kent

    The Viscount De L'Isle, MBE is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Kent.

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

  • Lord-Lieutenant for Kent

    Viscount De L'Isle, MBE is appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for the County of Kent.

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