Industry and Sporting Headlines
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Tree surgery best practice comes alive at IOG SALTEX World of Arb
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(Published: Tue 30 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The wide-ranging needs of arboriculturalists are being met at this years IOG SALTEX open space management show (Windsor, September 8-10) by a packed programme of World of Arb live demonstrations and meet the expert sessions, as well as dedicated seminar p
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Open space exhibition experts work together to gain the EDGE for their visitors and exhibitors
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(Published: Mon 29 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Four of Europes largest organisers of open space management exhibitions have joined together in a strategic partnership to share best practice and further improve the experiences of the 63000 or so visitors and 1000 exhibitors who attend their shows each
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H20K Pesticides and Water Protection Free Training for Trainers
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(Published: Fri 26 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Following a survey of pesticide trainers in 2008, CPA identified that this additional support training would give trainers access to up to date information and advice on best practice and access to industry experts.
Course Tutors
Patrick Goldsworthy
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Register NOW for your free entry badge to IOG SALTEX
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(Published: Wed 17 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Register NOW for your free entry badge to IOG SALTEX at www.iogsaltex.co.uk
or call the Hotline on 0845 272 8782 for free tickets.
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From grass cutting to play equipment - IOG SALTEX is a one stop shop for School Manager
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(Published: Thu 25 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The decision to cease outsourcing grass cutting operations will save Pinkwell Primary School more than 20,000 over the next five years, according to facilities manager, Pete Bristow, who is now the proud owner and operator - of a new John Deere JX90 pedes
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ZSL London Zoo team says IOG SALTEX is their major attraction for horticultural solutions
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(Published: Thu 18 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The myriad of flora that Ben Camps and the horticulture team at ZSL London Zoo have to contend with is as wide and varied as the number and types of animals that have for over 180 years enthralled the many visitors to what is one of Londons most popular f
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Perennial - Your Trade Charity
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(Published: Wed 17 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Perennial is delighted and honoured to be the IOG Charity of the Year 2009. Perennial is your trade charity, providing help and support for anyone from the grounds care industry and other horticultural professions. Our help is available to everyone in the
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Sports Facility Construction Event - Tuesday 30th June 2009
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(Published: Mon 15 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Sports Facility Construction is a special one day event held on Tuesday 30th June 2009
between 9.00am to 4.30pm
This special event comprises a series of informative and educational seminars accompanied by an exhibition featuring the leading con
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Step right in - Writtle College Open Day Saturday 11 July
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(Published: Mon 15 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Walk this way to experience what Writtle College has to offer at our next Open Day on Saturday 11 July 2009.
Open Days are the perfect opportunity for school and college leavers along with their parents to find out all they need to know about the cour
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Volunteer Groundsman taps into IOG SALTEX to stem waterlogging problem
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(Published: Fri 12 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The nations army of volunteer groundsmen face similar challenges as their professional counterparts in maintaining high-quality playing services. But there are differences, of course; by definition, volunteers give up their time for free, and their equipm
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IOG SALTEX blossoms with launch of nursery stock area
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(Published: Thu 4 Jun, 2009)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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In tune with meeting the needs of landscapers and open space professionals, a new Nursery Stock area at this years IOG SALTEX show Windsor racecourse, September 8-10 will enable visitors to browse a vast selection of plants and trees.
Elveden Christmas
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Green spaces are in great shape
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(Published: Wed 3 Jun, 2009)
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Record numbers of parks in England and Wales are set to be awarded the Green Flag Award for quality this summer.
And the new custodians of the awards scheme - Keep Britain Tidy - claim parks could offer an unlikely lift to cash-strapped daytippers thi
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Owen linked to shock Man Utd move
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen.
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Venus and Serena through to final
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva.
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Murray stands on verge of history
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Andy Murray will become the first British player for 71 years to reach the Wimbledon men's final if he can overcome Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-finals.
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Lions Test debuts for English duo
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Riki Flutey and Joe Worsley will start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make a host of changes for the third Test.
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Lee shines but Australia struggle
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester.
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Chelsea bring in keeper Turnbull
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer.
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Hartley and Dutchman leave Celtic
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Celtic confirm that Paul Hartley and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink have left the Glasgow club.
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UK and International News
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UK Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan
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(Published: Fri 3 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War is one of the two latest casualties in Afghanistan.
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Patient safety 'still threatened'
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety.
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School place 'fraud' case dropped
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(Published: Fri 3 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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A London council withdraws its action against a mother it accused of lying to gain a school place.
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UN chief begins mission in Burma
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(Published: Fri 3 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The UN secretary general visits Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Darling issues warning to bankers
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(Published: Fri 3 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Chancellor Alistair Darling warns bankers it would be "disastrous" if they return to their old ways and repeat past mistakes.
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Jackson's former wife 'undecided'
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(Published: Fri 3 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The late Michael Jackson's ex-wife is undecided over whether to fight for custody of their two children, her lawyer says.
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Minister in Tory homophobia claim
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw angers Tories by saying "a deep strain of homophobia still exists on the Conservative benches".
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Probe into RAF jet fighter crash
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Investigators and engineers begin the second day of a recovery operation after a jet fighter crash which killed two air crew.
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Judge to acquit MySpace 'bully'
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(Published: Thu 2 Jul, 2009)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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A woman accused of "cyber-bullying" a 13-year-old girl who later committed suicide is tentatively acquitted.
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