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Nominations flood in for ‘most deserving’ competition – opportunities for Northe...

2/7/2012 9:32 AM EST - Motors.co.uk

The launch of a national campaign to find a local hero to be named “Most Deserving” and receive the gift of £10,000 towards a car, plus a donation of £2,500 to the charity of their choice has led to hundreds of moving nominations and there is still chance for a Northern Irish representative to win.
Leading used cars website Motors.co.uk launched the...

Luton’s Market Celebrates its 40th with a £40k Cash Competition

1/20/2012 9:44 AM EST - Parker Ward Ltd

Luton, Bedfordshire, UK – On Friday, 27th January 2012, Luton’s popular indoor market will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a day of festivities including a real highlight with a massive scratchcard promotion that will give one lucky shopper the chance to win £40,000.
Opened in 1972 as the first phase of the then-named Arndale Centre development – at a time when Edward Heath was prime minister, the average...

£5000 up for grabs for local sporting or active leisure group

1/16/2012 6:45 AM EST - ICG PR

Today sees the launch of a campaign that will result in a local youth sporting or active leisure organisation being awarded a massive £5000 grant.
The campaign, which is being run by The Mall Blackburn as part of its Mall Cares initiative, is aimed at rewarding the hard work of teams, charities or companies that promote exercise and a healthy lifestyle as well as providing excellent sporting activities for the...

Your chance to a Millionaire’s Lifestyle with LuckyVegas77!

1/11/2012 8:46 AM EST - LuckyVegas77

Chance to win fantastic prizes such as an Aston Martin Track Day and a 5* Hotel stay in a star-studded London hotel. This is the new Facebook competition launched by the brand new online casino, LuckyVegas77.com.
It’s never been easier to experience a millionaire’s lifestyle thanks to the new Facebook competition announced by http://www.luckyvegas77.com – there is a bumper prize package, with extra chances to...

RETAIL COMPETITION IS JUST THE BUSINESS!

1/4/2012 6:48 AM EST - ICG PR

Budding retail businesses in Lancashire are being given a fantastic opportunity to take their plans to the next level in the local heat of a nationwide business competition.

The Mall Blackburn is offering two month’s rent-free space and £500 towards stock to the winner of its annual contest, The Retail Factor.

Launched on Tuesday 3rd January the competition is focussed around supporting and nurturing retail...

Vattenfall completes the sale of Polish GZE

12/13/2011 6:39 AM EST - Vattenfall

The competition authorities have given green light to Vattenfall's sale of Gornoslaski Zakład Energetyczny (GZE), Vattenfall’s Polish electricity sales and distribution company. The buyer is Polish energy company Tauron Polska Energia S.A.
The sales agreement with Tauron SA was signed on 23 August earlier this year. The price, based on the enterprise value, is approximately 3.5 billion PLN (about 7.4 billion...

Scania’s quest for the best truck drivers begins now

12/7/2011 8:00 AM EST - Scania

This week marks the launch of the 2012 Scania Driver Competitions. More than 55,000 drivers from across 39 countries are expected to compete to be declared the best truck drivers, and with the new online registration process, qualifying is just a few clicks away.
Initiated in 2003, the Scania Driver Competitions were originally held in Europe. They have since spread out globally, evolving into challenging...

End Of The Reel

12/6/2011 1:47 PM EST - IBISWorld

Demand Will Continue Falling For DVD, Game & Video Rentals
By IBISWorld analyst Agata Kaczanowska

As seen in the ABA Journal

With consumers embracing the latest entertainment and video technologies, such as streaming media, video on demand (VOD) and downloadable media, the DVD, Game and Video Rental industry has been severely...

Chirk Viaduct by Claire Robertson-Bennett

Exhibition winners announced

11/2/2011 8:10 AM EST - Harper Adams University College

'Rural landscapes and structures' photography exhibition at Harper Adams
The winners of the 2011 Harper Adams Photography Exhibition were revealed last night at a special launch event on campus.

More than 70 amateur photographers submitted work fitting the ‘rural landscapes and structures’ theme, with a total of 240 digital photographs received. All entrants have a link to Shropshire.

The eight winning...

The Search is on for Wales’ Top Learners

9/22/2011 3:38 AM EST - Lantra

For Immediate Release

The most exceptional and inspiring learners in Wales’ land-based and environmental industries are needed to compete for cash prizes and training vouchers in Lantra’s Land-based Learner of the Year Awards.

Lantra, the UK Sector Skills Council supporting land-based and environmental industries is inviting employers, trade associations and training providers across Wales to put forward...

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