Industry and Sporting Headlines
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Dennis Mowers Bowls Seminars to feature speakers from STRI and IOG
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The bowling green seminars will take place during the spring across Scotland and Yorkshire.
Speakers from Dennis include Alan Ronaldson (Scottish venues) and Toby Clarke (Yorkshire). They will offer an insight into the companies range of specialist mac
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Twickenham groundsman Keith Kent helps Lantra in campaign for new recruits ahead of Six Nations
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(Published: Wed 3 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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With all eyes on Twickenham for Saturday's Six Nations opener between England and Wales, industry stalwart and head groundsman Keith Kent has lent his weight to Lantra's campaign to attract new recruits to the industry.
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IOG In Action - Sunderland AFC - Book Today
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(Published: Tue 2 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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IOG in Action Sunderland AFC Wednesday 24th February 2010
The Institute of Groundsmanship are delighted to present a host of educational seminars on Trends and Issues in Grounds Maintenance. The IOG in Actions are popular educational events for all groun
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IOG SALTEX visitors in billion pound spending spree
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(Published: Tue 26 Jan, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Groundscare and open space professionals throughout the country who visited last years IOG SALTEX exhibition could spend over a billion pounds in the coming year.
Independent research carried out at the three-day show the UKs leading open space exhibit
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Heyhoe Where are all the young groundsmen?
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(Published: Mon 25 Jan, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Award-winning Rodney Heyhoe has appealed to young groundsmen in West Yorkshire to join his organisation.
The Lightcliffe Cricket Club supremo, who is secretary of the West Yorkshire and Leeds branch of the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG), said at th
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Land-based employers to influence the Labour Partys industrial strategy
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(Published: Mon 25 Jan, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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Lantra gained the opportunity for land-based employers and farmers to share their ideas on skills and funding with John Park MSP. This will feed into the Labour Partys industrial strategy that John is developing for Labours work in the Scottish Parliament
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The prospects look good for IOG Members at spectators sports facilities
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(Published: Thu 21 Jan, 2010)
(Accreditation: IOG News)
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The Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exciting new relationship with trade union Prospect. Members of the IOG who work at spectator sports facilities can now join Prospect at exclusively reduced rates and
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Pompey 'close to evading wind-up'
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.
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Ballack aims broadside at Wenger
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's criticism of his team following the Gunners' 2-0 defeat on Sunday.
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Warne blasts Strauss Test absence
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Shane Warne describes England captain Andrew Strauss's decision to miss his country's tour of Bangladesh next month as disrespectful.
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Beckham makes Man Utd goal pledge
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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AC Milan's David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Jenkins doubts Jones punishment
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Neil Jenkins doubts Wales boss Warren Gatland will carry out his threat to drop Alun-Wyn Jones for being sin-binned against England.
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Ferguson unsure on Scots comeback
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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Barry Ferguson remains undecided on whether to make a return for Scotland under new manager Craig Levein.
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Bolton's Cahill out with blood clot
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC Sport)
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England hopeful Gary Cahill is in danger of missing the rest of the season because of a blood clot in his arm.
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UK and International News
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Jackson medic denies manslaughter
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.
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Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice.
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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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A UK soldier from 36 Engineer Regiment has been killed by an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence says.
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BSkyB to sell most of ITV stake
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The pay-TV group BSkyB has given up its court fight over ITV and has cut its stake to meet competition rules.
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Iraq cabinet debate 'not blocked'
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Cabinet ministers were not prevented from discussing the legality of invading Iraq, says Jack Straw.
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West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Pressure is building in the West for new international sanctions against Iran, after its announcement it will step up uranium enrichment.
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Cameron attacks Brown on expenses
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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David Cameron accuses Gordon Brown of being in "headlong retreat" after Labour suspends the MPs facing expenses charges.
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Sri Lanka election loser arrested
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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The defeated candidate in Sri Lanka's presidential election, General Sarath Fonseka, is arrested for "military offences".
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Administration for Ethel Austin
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(Published: Mon 8 Feb, 2010)
(Accreditation: BBC News)
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Clothing retailer Ethel Austin and its sister firm Au Naturale go into administration, raising fears about the future of 3,700 staff.
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