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DIO staff reunite dog with owner after month lost on firing range

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) staff have reunited a lost dog with its owner after the pet went missing during a walk on a military training area a month ago. It is thought Barnaby the Border Terrier raced away from his owner Quentin Standish-Hayes and became trapped in a hole after catching the scent of a deer during an outing on Lulworth Ranges, Dorset, in October. Distraught Mr Standish-Hayes searched for hours for his beloved eight-year-old dog and appealed to Range Control staff to help find him. As the weeks passed staff conducted regular searches of the vast training

Car finance specialist reveals gender differences in choice of used cars

Customer data* from Carfinance247 – the online car finance specialist – highlights how gender influences the make and model of vehicle a used car buyer will choose.The information was taken from 42 months’ worth of customer data and showed that while, overall, the most popular used car bought using finance is a Vauxhall Astra, there are differences between the genders. Womens’ top 5 used cars are: 1. Vauxhall Astra 2. Vauxhall Corsa 3. Ford Fiesta 4. Ford Focus 5. Peugeot 207 Mens’ top 5 used cars are: 1. Vauxhall Astra 2. Ford Focus 3. BMW 3 Series 4. Vauxhall

Conversion of shares in NCC AB

In accordance with NCC’s Articles of Association, owners of Series A shares are entitled to request that their shares be converted to Series B shares. As a result of such conversion, the total number of voting rights in the company is reduced. In connection with conversion, the company is obligated, pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980), to disclose details of the change in this manner.During November 2013, shareholders have requested that 24 Series A shares be converted to Series B shares. The total number of voting rights in the company subsequently amounts

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Sofa Sunday Beats Cyber Monday, says Halfords.Com

Sofa Sunday has taken over from Cyber Monday as the day the Christmas online spending spree really kicks off, according to Halfords.Retailers reckon this year Sunday will be the busiest day for orders, pushing Monday, traditionally  dubbed the most hectic day on the Internet, into second place in the run up to the festive season. Almost over half of browsing will be between 7pm – 11pm, while we watch peak time TV in a new trend known as ‘second screening’, according to the motor accessory and cycle chain. From the comfort of their sofa, shoppers view one screen on their lap – a smart

Restamax Oyj: RESTAMAX PLC'S LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS

Restamax Oyj STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 29 November 2013 at 15.25 RESTAMAX PLC'S LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS Restamax Plc's (the 'Company' or 'Restamax') shares, 14,249,620 in total, were admitted to public trading on the main list of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd on 28 November 2013 based on, among other things, the Finnish-language Listing Prospectus dated 11 November 2013 (the 'Listing Prospectus'). In this release, the Company is publishing information on the Company's shareholders corresponding to the information presented in the Listing Prospectus in accordance with a recommendation included in

SRV launches legal proceeedings against Kiinteistö Oy Abraham Wetterintie 6

SRV GROUP PLC      STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE     29.11.2013SRV Construction Ltd has launched legal proceedings against the real-estate company Kiinteistö Oy Abraham Wetterintie 6. The real-estate company is wholly-owned by Keva, the Local Government Pensions Institution. The dispute between the parties relates to construction costs and schedule as well as to the real-estate company’s liability to pay in a construction contract in which SRV Construction Ltd has built for the real-estate company a project comprising a number of apartment buildings. SRV’s claim amounts to approximately EUR 8.8

Minster School children watch the raising of York Minster's Advent Wreath

Children from the Pre-Prep department of the Minster School today took part in the annual tradition of raising the Advent Wreath beneath the central tower of the medieval cathedral.  The three-metre wide Advent Wreath – thought to be one of the largest suspended wreaths in the country – was ‘willed’ into position by the children, carefully watched by Precentor Canon Peter Moger and Head Verger, Alex Carberry. The decoration of York Minster’s Advent Wreath was created by the large team of volunteer flower arrangers at York Minster, under the supervision of Head Flower Arranger, Beryl

Vehicle mounted platforms boost cross-sector solutions

Access leader Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of a range of new vehicle mounted platforms to support the cross-sector work of its customers.More than 25 van mounted platforms were recently introduced to the UK fleet, including 12.5 and 14 metre models which are popularly deployed for telecoms and utilities applications. A number of high specification Versalift units on Iveco chassis have also been procured as part of the Nationwide Platforms 2013 investment programme. These 16.5 metre models feature reversing cameras, side and bucket working lights, full internal racking, and hot

SKF appoints Kent Viitanen Senior Vice President, Group People & Business Excellence

Gothenburg, Sweden, 29 November 2013: SKF announced that Kent Viitanen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Group People & Business Excellence. He will report to Tom Johnstone, SKF President and CEO, and be a member of SKF Group Management. He will start in this new position on January 1, 2014 replacing Eva Hansdotter, who will leave the SKF Group to take up the position as HR Director for Stena Rederi AB. Kent Viitanen joined SKF in 1988 and is currently the Director for SKF’s Renewable Energy business. He has held a number of global managerial positions mainly within

Securitas AB hosts Investor Day on December 5

Securitas AB will host an Investor Day at Hilton Hotel Slussen in Stockholm on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 13.00 CET to 17.00 CET.The theme of the Investor Day 2013 is Securitas strategy of increasing Security Solutions and Technology Solutions. The program covers a strategic and financial update, as well as in-depth presentations on the strategy implementation in the business segments. Information about registration for attending the Investor Day and program is available at www.securitas.com. The Investor Day will be webcasted live via www.securitas.com. To follow the webcast of

Sale of subsidiary company Plastidrum SRL in Romania

AB GEVEKO  today signed a Shares Sale-Purchase Agreement transferring its 90 % share in the company Plastidrum SRL to a Romanian citicen Mr. Adrian Mugurel Teodorescu. The price of the shares are set to EUR 1, but the agreement includes a guarantee of payment of receivables from Plastidrum SRL amounting to EUR 2,5 million during two years. The payment of receivables is secured through pledges on the fixed assets of Plastidrum SRL. “The sale of Plastidrum SRL is the final part of Geveko’s concentration to its core business and gives us the possibility to put all focus on it as well as the

Serena shines at 2013 US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Serena Hotels is proud to have 4 of its properties listed in the "Top 25 Resorts and Safari Camps in Africa" at the recent 2013 US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.  Kirawira Camp in Tanzania's Western Serengeti also featured on their prestigious "Gold List 2013", rated 172/182 of the  "Best Places on Earth".Serena Hotels has yet again received global recognition by US Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for excellent service and accommodation. Kirawira Camp,  Western Serengeti led a number of Serena Hotels

Get in control of your heating and reduce bills by up to 20%

A new generation of internet-based ‘smart’ heating controls has emerged designed to replace the rudimentary equipment found in most households – it gives homeowners total control over their heating and hot water and that can reduce energy consumption by up to 20% – a substantial saving on the average dual fuel tariff of around £1400 per year and welcome news for hard pressed families.29 November 2013 – 84% of domestic energy consumption is used for heating and hot water, with 60% alone used on heating.  With the recent round of price increases by the ‘Big 6’ energy companies – resulting in

Insiders’ trade of shares in SimCorp A/S

In pursuance of the Danish Securities Trading Act's section 28a, please find below a statement of transactions under securities identification code DK0060495240 - SimCorp A/S. The announcement is based on the reports, which SimCorp A/S has received from the company’s senior staff 29 November 2013. The shares are traded at NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen. Shares:  Name Position Trade date Transaction type Number of shares Value (DKK)Raymond Board 29.11.2013 Sold 392 71,148John member Questions may be addressed to Thomas Johansen, CFO,

Publication of prospectus in connection with rights issue in Opus Group

Opus Group has prepared a prospectus in Swedish regarding the upcoming new share issue with preferential rights for existing shareholders. The prospectus has been approved and registered by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, and is now available on Opus Group’s website, www.opus.se/emission. The prospectus will also be made available on Swedbank’s website, www.swedbank.se/prospekt. A summary of the prospectus in English can be ordered from ir@opus.se. AdvisorsSwedbank Corporate Finance acts as financial adviser and Mannheimer Swartling acts as legal advisors to Opus Group in

Fortum’s bio-oil plant commissioned in Joensuu - first of its kind in the world

PRESS RELEASE 29.11.2013Fortum’s new bio-oil plant has been commissioned in Joensuu, Finland. Producing bio-oil from wood-based raw materials, the plant is the first of its kind in the world on an industrial scale. The bio-oil plant is unique in that it has been integrated with Fortum’s Joensuu combined heat and power plant.Bio-oil is produced from forest residues, wood from first thinnings and other wood biomass, such as forest industry by-products, sourced locally from the Joensuu region. The bio-oil production will increase Fortum’s wood use in energy production in Joensuu from 300,000

KONGSBERG signs contract with the Norwegian Armed Forces for bridging-phase leading to phase three development of JSM

KONGSBERG has today signed a bridging-phase contract leading to phase 3 with Norwegian Defence Logistics Organization (NDLO) for further development of the JSM (Joint Strike Missile). The contract is valued at NOK 480 million.The JSM development phase 2 has been finalized and to ensure competence and progress between JSM phase 2 and phase 3, the Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a bridging phase contract prior to parliamentary proceedings and approval of the entire JSM development phase 3. - The international F-35 user consortium, with the USA as the largest, is showing great interest

HALFORDS GETS MO-TORING

Hirsute colleagues from automotive and cycle retailer Halfords have helped create the largest network of Movember supporters in Europe. Almost 2000 colleagues have grown moustaches and raised more than £15,000 in support of the charity – which aims to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by raising vital funds and awareness. Customers across the country have recognised the usual welcoming smile from colleagues in store has been hairier than normal. Halfords Retail Director Rob Swyer, sporting an impressive ‘Mo’ of his own said: “I’m proud of our colleagues’

Stena Line voted ‘Best Ferry Company’ by Irish media

Stena Line has been voted Best Ferry Company by media at the annual Blue Insurances Travel Media Awards in Dublin on 27[th] November.  This year was the first time that a ferry category has been included in the prestigious awards ceremony. More than 170 guests and VIPS from the travel trade and media throughout Ireland gathered at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin for the awards which were created to acknowledge outstanding performance in the travel and tourism industry. Now in their third year, the awards comprised 21 categories which were voted for by a wide cross section of media in

Quarterly report on sustainability July – September 2013

Continued efforts within corporate responsibilityToday, ICA Gruppen presents its report on ICA’s sustainability activities for the third quarter of 2013. The report covers significant events and activities within environment, quality, ethical trade, health and social engagement. “To excel in corporate responsibility is one of our six strategic themes. We therefore continually strive to raise our ambitions with new efforts. During the quarter ICA continued to work, among other things, with improvements in environment and quality, for example increased origin labelling,” says Per Strömberg,

Sveafastigheter divests office property in Helsinki to Finnish insurance company

Sveafastigheter Fund III (”Sveafastigheter”) and HGR Property Partners (“HGR”) have today disposed an office property in Vallila, Helsinki, to a Finnish insurance company.The property is located on Elimäenkatu 23 in the Vallila area in Helsinki, and it has a lettable area of approximately 3,800 sqm. Sveafastigheter acquired the property in January 2011 together with its local asset management partner HGR. The City of Helsinki signed a long-term lease agreement for the whole property earlier this year and the property has now been refurbished for vocational school use. – Together with HGR

Kim Ullman new President of Concordia Maritime

Joakim (Kim) Ullman has been appointed to the position of President of Concordia Maritime AB (publ) as of 1 January 2014. Kim comes from Stena LNG where he has been CEO since 2012. He will replace Hans Norén who will leave Concordia Maritime at the end of the year after ten years as president.“After a methodical search during the autumn, both externally and in the Stena AB group, the board of directors is very pleased that Kim Ullman has agreed to take over the helm at Concordia Maritime. There are few people in tanker shipping in the Nordic region with more solid qualifications than Kim. I

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