New research, published today by the Department for EnvironmentFood and Rural Affairs (Defra), shows that the arrival of children andretirement can be motivators for pro-environmental behaviour change.

A pioneering new Government motorcycle helmet safety rating schemewhich could save the lives of 50 riders a year was officially launched today byRoad Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.

The launch today of a consultation on the expansion of HeathrowAirport, which it is widely thought will result in the decision to build athird runway, displays a schizophrenic attitude to climate change according tothe Environmental Transport Association.

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has announced aline-up of heavy weight speakers for its 30th conference and exhibition to beheld in Glasgow between 30 April and 2 May.

Med Hughes, Chief Constable of SouthYorkshire is due in court today (21^st November) accused of speeding at 90mph in a 60mphzone.

A programme and flier from the banned 1926 performance of the Albert Hall's Festival of Remembrance have been discovered at a charity shop in Berkhamsted.
 
Oxfam volunteer Jayne Harris contacted University of Manchester historian James Mansell with news of the rare find - which also included a programme from the first festival of 1923.
 
Jayne had read about James' research which revealed a conspiracy against maverick composer John Foulds - famed for directing the short-lived festival.
 

Life expectancy is at the highest level ever, deaths from cancer,
heart disease and stroke are falling, and infant mortality is at its
lowest level ever according to the Health Profile of England 2007,
published by the Department of Health.

This year's Health Profile shows ongoing improvements such as:

* Increasing life expectancy, now at its highest ever level

* Mortality rates from cancers and circulatory diseases are declining

* Infant mortality has reduced and is now at its lowest ever level