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Dental professionals are being warned by the Dental Defence Union (DDU) that the application of tooth jewellery poses an ethical dilemma. The DDU has published a fictional dilemma, based on real cases notified by members, in which a dentist was asked by a patient for his teeth to be made to resemble fangs. The patient was… Read more »
BASC has introduced a new, more flexible way to achieve the Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1). For those seeking certification but unable to commit to a four-day course, BASC’s new ‘assessment-only’ days offer an efficient alternative, reducing both time and cost. With assessment-only days held at various locations across the UK, participants can take all five… Read more »
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The communities secretary Hazel Blears has promised flood-hit areas they will receive sufficient support to rebuild. Visiting weather-torn areas in Sheffield, Ms Blears told reporters: “It is absolutely vital that the local authorities, who have been in the lead and have done some fantastic work, are supported by a complete cross-government effort, and we’ll be… Read more »
David Cameron has launched another push to change the image of his party after a month of backbench mutterings and open rebellion. Speaking at the Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual conference, Mr Cameron attempted to put social justice – traditionally a buzz-word of the left – at the heart of the Conservative agenda. He said:… Read more »
