Archive | April, 2008

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Government plans to attract more mature students

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Sarah McDermott

The government has unveiled a plan to produce shorter vocational courses and attract 20,000 mature students by 2011. Continue Reading

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Drama society “save the day” for theatre company

Posted on 28 April 2008 by admin

UCLan’s Drama society have taken part in a sponsored walk in Blackpool to ‘save the day’ for their theatre company. Continue Reading

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Burglary threat for student homes

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Ben Hobson

Lancashire Constabulary have told students to make sure their homes are secure after a sudden rise in burglaries. Continue Reading

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Library set for summer makeover

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Dejla Kadhim

The library will be having a makeover throughout the summer. Continue Reading

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SU President returns after two day suspension

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Louise Steggals

The current Student Union president, Chris Lowden, has returned to his post following a two day suspension from the SU. Continue Reading

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Fat prisoner was “not provided with enough food”

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Ben Hobson

A 29-stone prisoner who lost seven-and-a-half stones whilst behind bars has filed a lawsuit against the jail. Continue Reading

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Mother shocked at porn DVD sale

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Ben Hobson

A mother who bought a discount DVD for her son was shocked to find it was in fact gay porn. Continue Reading

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Advice centre for stalkers opens in Germany

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Kirsty Trevillici

A walk-in advice centre for stalkers has opened in Germany’s capital, Berlin. Continue Reading

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School under fire for “skinny girls” club

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Kayley Pearce

A Catholic school in Queensland has come under fire after revelations an exclusive club for “pretty and skinny” girls is operating on campus. Continue Reading

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Camera to stop cheating students

Posted on 28 April 2008 by Melanie Hughes

CCTV cameras could be the next measure to prevent students from cheating in exams. Continue Reading

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