Kew News:
NPL clash finishes in a tie
NPL Teddington’s clash with Kew II finished in a tie on Saturday. NPL made 246-9 from 52 overs and Kew closed on 246-6 from 48 overs in reply.
Habib leads by example as title chasers return to form
Former England Test batsman Aftab Habib was among the runs as Reading 2nd moved back into the promotion places in Division 2B with a five-wicket victory at Kidmore End.
Society shows are real treats
GARDENING ONE of the quintessential summer shows of the season takes place at Sheat Manor at Chillerton tomorrow (Saturday). The venue for Chillerton and Gatcombe Horticultural Society’s show, which opens at 2pm, is one of the English summer treats of the calendar.
Museum exhibits class
AN Alnwick museum has been named as one of the top attractions in the country for youngsters to visit – alongside the likes of the Eden Project and the Tate Liverpool.
Borders Battle of Britain ace is honoured at last
A KELSO-born fighter pilot who helped sweep the Luftwaffe from the skies during the Battle of Britain has finally been honoured by having his name added to the memorial in London which commemorates the famous conflict. (28/07/2010 16:03:01)
Defra calls for input to environment white paper
Andrew Charlesworth, BusinessGreen , Monday 26 July 2010 at 17:12:00 Public invited to have their say in first review for 20 years The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is calling for public contribution to its natural environment white paper, to be published next spring. Announcing the initiative at Kew Gardens in London, environment secretary Caroline Spelman, said ...
Daughter wins battle over honour for war hero
A "FORGOTTEN" Second World War hero was recognised yesterday when his name was added to the Battle of Britain monument.
'Forgotten' war hero makes his mark at last
"Never in the field of human conflict," said Winston Churchill of the Allied pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain, "was so much owed by so many to so few."
Why The Medical Research Council Didn't Fund Research That Led To The Birth Of The World's First Test Tube Baby
Thirty-two years ago today, the world's first baby was born after in vitro fertilisation. However, the work that led to the birth of Louise Brown on 25 July 1978 had to be privately funded after the UK's Medical Research Council decided in 1971 against providing the Cambridge physiologist Robert Edwards and the Oldham gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe with long-term financial support. Today, an ...
Countryside has been 'overlooked' amid climate change battle
Important issues affecting the countryside have been overlooked because of the focus on the problems of climate change, campaigners have said.