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Social exclusion and social inclusion: Resources for child and ... : "The Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) ( UK ) produces a range of publications including in-depth papers based upon research undertaken at the ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Prison Rehabilitation Programs : " Prison rehabilitation programs empower convicts to be a part of society, and thereby lead a life of integrity and normalcy. Read on to know some of these ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK buyout firm buys Time Out America in digital push : "A UK private equity firm has bought a controlling stake in the North American business of iconic magazine publisher Time Out with plans to capitalise on the growing digital media sector. London -based Oakley Capital Investments and its buyout arm Oakley ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Edinburgh has most costly homes : " Other expensive addresses in the capital include Barnton Avenue, Belmont Drive, Oswald Road, Glasgow Road and Ettrick Road. A house in St Andrews and two in Auchterarder also made it into the top 10. The most expensive home sold there in the past five ... BBC News "

Drinks ban ends films in the park : " Entertainment group G1 blamed riots at an unauthorised Royal Wedding street party last month for the cancellation, but council officials in Glasgow said they were happy for the festival to go ahead provided no alcohol was sold. ... Glasgow Evening Times "

Illinois Catholic groups stop foster care services over gay parents : "by Jessica Geen for PinkNews.co. uk Catholic charities in Rockford, Illinois, have opted to cease all foster care services to avoid having to cater to gay couples. The charities must comply with a new state law which says any organisation receiving ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Police donate drugs gear to East Lancashire Hospice charity shop : "Online - At eastlancshospice.org. uk /roof-appeal. Remember to add the word 'roof' in the comments section so it is clear the donation is for this appeal. At a bank - Make a payment at any Yorkshire Bank, Account No 22741541, Sort Code 05-02-52. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

'Legalise Cannabis' says Take That star Howard Donald : "By Red Dragon in Cardiff CLICK to drop by and check out the outstanding work Clear UK is carrying out on behalf of the UK Cannabis Community. Or you can use the snail-mail address below if you would like to find out more. United Kingdom | Ireland

Cardiff park 'thieves' were workmen doing their job : " Residents were outraged when a children's new playground slide appeared to have been stolen by metal thieves in Cardiff . The crime was reported to police after children saw a gang dismantling it and a newspaper headline ran "Children thought thieves ... BBC News "

Cardiff campaigns – the story so far : "Over the last year and a bit we've followed a number of Cardiff campaigns at a community level – tracking the small political decisions which have a big affect on groups of people who care about their area. Here we revisit the main campaigns we have ... United Kingdom | Ireland

School holds a minute's silence for PE teacher The tribute took place at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff in memory of Matthew Price, who has been described as a “lovely infectious character who touched so many lives”. The 27-year-old keen footballer was looking forward to beginning his PGCE ...

John Cleese takes time out for charity lunch : "While comedy legend John Cleese has been entertaining the masses on his first ever UK tour, he's also been taking time for a little more intimate interface with his fans. For The Diary caught up with the Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star as he headed ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Charity to open £1million riding therapy centre : " A LEADING UK charity which provides donkey riding therapy for children with special needs is set to open a new £1 million centre in Newtownabbey. The Elisabeth Svendsen Trust (EST) Belfast Centre, based at Ballymartin Road, near Ballyrobert, ... Newtownabbey Today "

Wirral hospital charity celebrates first birthday : ""The staff were so friendly and supportive and really understood what we were going through.” To donate to RMHC please visit www.rmhc.org. uk /donate or consider dropping your loose change in a collection box at your local McDonald's. United Kingdom | Ireland

US Sheriff's department 'paid evangelicals to turn lesbian straight' : " She says that her family had asked police to commit her to a psychiatric hospital because of a drug addiction , but ignoring a court order, she was transferred into the care of two self-styled evangelical Christians, Chris and Donna McDowell. ... PinkNews.co.uk "

Police donate drugs gear to East Lancashire Hospice charity shop : "By Sam Chadderton » Reporter SOPHISTICATED hydroponic equipment seized from a purpose-built cannabis factory has been given to charity. Police donated several dehumidifiers and heaters to the East Lancashire Hospice after uncovering 600 cannabis plants ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Tributes after death of Fitzalan teacher Matthew Price : " Tributes have been paid to a 27-year-old Cardiff PE teacher who has died after collapsing during a gym workout. Matthew Price, originally from Pembrokeshire, was taken ill while running on a treadmill. Pupils from Mr Price's school, Fitzalan High ... BBC News "

Buying stability : " The United Nations estimates that 25% of Palestinians live below the poverty line. But there is clearly a minority of people in Ramallah with money, and much of it can probably be traced back to foreign aid. "Over the last 15 years, ... BBC News "

U.K. House Prices Rise Modestly : "By AINSLEY THOMSON LONDON — UK house prices rose modestly in May, with the market expected to stay subdued for the remainder of 2011 as household budgets remain under pressure, mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society said Friday. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

London powers up electric car charging scheme : "Electric vehicles in the UK already receive exemption from the central London Congestion Charge and pay no road tax, along with being eligible for generous subsidies as part of a government-led effort to boost public interest in green motoring. ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK increases VN's DPA aid package : "The aid is aimed at helping Viet Nam to meet the Millennium Development Goals concerning poverty alleviation, primary education, HIV/AIDS and achieving strong growth that is inclusive, low-carbon and led by the private sector. It would also strengthen ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK Treasury Rebuked Over Handling Of Official Statistics : "By Ainsley Thomson Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)--The UK Treasury has been rebuked over its handling of official statistics after highly market-sensitive inflation data were sent to 400 lawmakers and government officials prior to the public ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Sex-offender program changes planned : "based GEO Care to run the program and is asking other interested firms to submit proposals, too. Meanwhile, a group of sex offenders being held at the Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation said they may sue if the center goes ahead with a plan ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Net migration to UK reaches highest toll for the last five years : " ... shop window in west London . Photograph: Alamy Net migration to Britain has risen to its highest level for five years, fuelled by a sharp fall in the number of people going to live abroad and a resurgence in Polish migrants coming to live in the UK . ... The Guardian "

Innocent smoothie maker says charity cash bottled for best interest rate : " The remaining £520000 would be transferred to the charity over the next three years, she said. Reed also told the Guardian last night that the firm had donated £473000 directly to Age UK between 2008-2010. Linda Parry, who manages the Innocent ... The Guardian "

Homeless man held on $10000 bail in stabbing : "By Paula J. Owen TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF FITCHBURG — A homeless Fitchburg man was held yesterday on $10000 cash bail for allegedly slashing another Fitchburg man twice in the back with an Exacto knife Tuesday on Lunenburg Street. Garrett D. Ojala, 28 ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Relief in a bottle: Medical marijuana use : "She's not alone By Pamela Fayerman, Postmedia News May 25, 2011 Lalanya Blue McGraw takes a daily dose of medical marijuana prescribed by her doctor to help ease the symptoms of her lymphoma. She is pictured here in her Vancouver home on April 6, 2011. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA AFRICA | English | Las Américas

Contract killers as young as 15 recruited to do drug syndicates' dirty work : " ... who has fled from the UK and is thought to be in Turkey. Crucial evidence heard in court revealed that Gayle sent a text message to Hussain shortly after he killed Subasi. Gayle, a troubled teenager who dealt in cannabis and ran with a street gang ... United Kingdom | Ireland

30 Years of AIDS: Celebrities with AIDS : "By 2009, 35 of the 45 singles released by the group reached the top of the UK Top 20. Bell is openly gay and has been HIV -positive for more than a decade. Eric Lynn Wright, also known as Eazy-E, formed a group with superstar rappers Dr. Dre and Ice ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Charity aims to stem child sex offences : "The charity , which is to launch two UK -wide programmes aimed at preventing young people from sexually harming others, hopes the figures will show where children are most at risk and help local authorities improve safeguarding policies. United Kingdom | Ireland

Flintshire animal charity swamped by unwanted pets : "The charity is seeking volunteers to help out at the rescue and in its shops. If you are interested in offering a home for any of the animals at the shelter visit www.ncar.org. uk or call 01745 560546. United Kingdom | Ireland

First lady as role model : " Michelle Obama addressed London schoolgirls during a visit to Oxford University as part of the US presidential state visit. School Reporters from Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language College tell us more. by Kamsi, Nadia and Miski On 25 May 2011, ... BBC News "

HIV/AIDS rates in West Papua rise by 30% : "By agency reporter Official figures released this month (May 2011) show that the number of people with HIV / AIDS in West Papua has grown by more than 30 per cent in just four months. The figure now stands at more than 17000. However, doctors and others ... United Kingdom | Ireland

Fruitful co-operation with Britain praised by Prime Minister Dung Dung said Viet Nam would also strengthen co-operation with the UK in education and training, HIV / AIDS prevention and control, finance and banking as well as open a direct air link between Viet Nam and the UK . Dung thanked the UK for providing official ...

Paul puts his best foot forward for Alzheimer's charity : " A FUNDRAISER from Exning stepped up to the challenge for Alzheimer's Research UK's first Big Walk on Sunday. Paul Forshaw was one of more than 300 people who helped the UK's leading dementia research charity smash its £10000 fundraising target by ... Newmarket Journal "

Charity offers hope to vulnerable children : "If you would like more information on Viva Equip visit www.viva.org/vivaequip If you are interested in contributing to this column contact OCVA (Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action) by email at voluntaryvoice@ocva.org. uk or call Jackie Balchin ... United Kingdom | Ireland

UK: UK's Child Protection Centre to lead national response on missing children "Today, on International Missing Children's Day, as the charity Missing People raises awareness of dozens of missing children on Twitter, we are glad to be supporting an organisation with such a significant presence online".