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AFTER several cancellations because of the poor weather, the 1066 Country Classic Car Club finally held its Family Fun Event and Boot Sale at the weekend. (15/08/2007 16:50:55)

The future of Grampian Country Food Group is unclear, despite speculation that corporate finance specialist Morgan Cazenove has been appointed to handle the sale of the company.

More than 600,000 people in war-ravaged southern Somalia are suffering from severe malnutrition in a part of country that used to be considered its "bread basket", according to an aid agency report.

Bulgaria's veterinary service confirmed Friday an outbreak of Newcastle disease in poultry in the northwest of the country, the farming ministry said in a statement.

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BUG hunts and guided walks were among the activities at the launch of the Friends of Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve. (31/08/2007 16:43:30)

Iraqi Shi'ite and Sunni Arab officials met in Finland on Saturday to discuss ways to end the sectarian violence crippling the country, a spokeswoman for the group organising the gathering said.

Mothercare has agreed to buy the Early Learning Centre for 85 million pounds, including debt, uniting two of the country's best-known retailers that focus on children and parenting.

Country Life is producing a supplement that celebrates the British coastline this week. The 24-page supplement includes information on such topics as buying a yacht and kitesurfing.

The international community is bullying Sri Lanka over human rights, the country's defence secretary says.