Day: 11 November 2018

Heathrow offers free landing charges for a year to UK’s first electric plane

Stuart Mitchell

In a world airport first, Heathrow has announced that the first electric-hybrid aircraft will not have to pay Heathrow’s landing charges for an entire year when it is put into regular service at the UK’s international hub. In celebration of Green GB Week and inspired by the first flight short electric-powered flight carrying two passengers at Oslo Airport earlier this year, Heathrow is looking to leverage its role as one of the world’s leading airports to drive sustainable change across the industry.   At the BusinessGreen Leaders’ Summit in London…

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UNESCO launches Observatory of Killed Journalists, tracking actions taken to punish crimes against media practitioners

Stuart Mitchell

On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, 2 November, UNESCO launched the Observatory of Killed Journalists. The Observatory is an online database providing information on the status of judicial enquiries into each killing of a journalist or media worker recorded by UNESCO since 1993, based on information provided by the country in which the killing took place. According to the 2018 UNESCO Director-General Report on the Safety of Journalists and the Danger of Impunity, one journalist or media personnel is killed every four days. These deaths provide a…

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Urges Van Drivers To Check for testicular cancer

Stuart Mitchell

To mark Male Health Awareness month, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a campaign to tackle testicular cancer, which is growing, with diagnoses doubling over the last 30 years. The brand has partnered with the Balls to Cancer charity to urge drivers to check themselves regularly – just like they would with a van service. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has created a TV advert with London-based production company Outside, directed by Jim Gilchrist, that uses its Working With You promise to remind men of the importance of getting themselves checked regularly. To…

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Pet Supplies Plus Announces Natural Balance and Patriot PAWS Partnership to Connect Veterans with Service Dogs

Stuart Mitchell

Pet Supplies Plus, is pleased to announce its partnership with Natural Balance. Together, they’re launching a fundraiser designed to draw attention to the positive impact pets have on active and former military servicemen and women. To honor those who have served our country, this Veteran’s Day (November 11), your purchase of Natural Balance products at any of the pet retailer’s 435 nationwide stores now through November 26 will help support a $50,000 donation to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs. Patriot PAWS Service Dogs is a non-profit organization whose mission to train…

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Kellogg’s and Fareshare unite to raise money

Stuart Mitchell

Until the 22nd November, 5p from every promotional pack of CornFlakes, Special K and Crunchy Nut sold at Tesco will be donated to FareShare, helping the charity get more food to vulnerable people over the winter months. FareShare CEO, Lindsay Boswell, said: “Kellogg’s are a long term Food Partner of FareShare’s, and we’re so grateful for their incredible support. This promotion will make a big difference to all sort of charities who depend on our food: from domestic violence refuges, community cafes and older people’s centres to homeless hostels and…

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