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  • Eric Pickles urges England to fly the flag for St George's Day

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today called on the people of England to fly their nation’s flag with pride to mark St George’s Day this …

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

  • Final tile laid in London 2012 pool

    Paralympic gold medallist Liz Johnson has laid the final tile in the Aquatics Centre competition pool.

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

  • Shropshire flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Shropshire has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • 500 days to go until London 2012 Paralympic Games

    Today marks a key milestone in the run-up to London 2012. On 29 August 2012, the Paralympics will return to the UK, which hosted the world’s first disability sports event in 1948 – later recognised as the beginning of the Pa…

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

  • Lord Lieutenant for Argyll and Bute

    Patrick Loudon McIain Stewart has been appointed as Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Argyll and Bute.

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

  • Diocese of Lincoln

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Christopher Lowson for election as Bishop of Lincoln.

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

  • Churches Conservation Trust

    Brian McHenry, Jane Weeks and Duncan Wilson OBE may be re-appointed as Members of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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

  • Minister welcomes Women’s Super League

    The Football Association has launched the first semi-professional women’s football league.

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

  • With three weeks to go, Jeremy Hunt offers advice to Royal Wedding visitors to London to help them get the best out of the day

    The Royal Wedding on 29 April will be watched live on TV by hundreds of millions of people

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

  • Street League students take on Prime Minister's Questions

    Street League academy students headed for Number 10 to face a grilling from the PM and Downing Street staff.

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

  • Prime Minister busts the myths on red tape for Royal Wedding street parties

    The Prime Minister David Cameron has said today that people planning a Royal Wedding street party should be able to organise their celebrations…

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

  • Rutland flag flies at Department for Communities and Local Government

    The flag representing the historic county of Rutland has been hoisted above the department's offices.

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

  • Royal Wedding visitors urged to get latest information

    People planning to come to central London to watch the Royal Wedding on 29 April are urged to keep up to date with the latest information

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

  • Darren Henley begins review of cultural education

    Have your say and take part in the consultation.

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

  • Culture Minister announces review of cultural education

    New review launched by Ed Vaizey to help all young people have opportunities to take part in performance and visual arts.

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

  • Classic FM chief to lead review of cultural education

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Education have today launched a review of cultural education.

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

  • Disability Challengers wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    Disability Challengers - a Surrey based children's charity offering exciting activities and play opportunities for disabled children and young people - is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Minister visits Olympic Park gateway development

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has toured a shopping centre development that will be at the gateway to the Olympic Park.

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

  • Diamond Jubilee River Pageant

    A flotilla of up to 1,000 boats will sail up the River Thames next summer to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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

  • Building a new culture of social responsibility

    Baroness Warsi made a speech about social responsibility at a Catholic bishops' conference on 6 April 2011.

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