Businessman honoured by Prince's Trust (icNewcastle - Evening Chronicle)

HE has been crowned a king among Princes. Businessman Ed Lawson, of Rowlands Gill, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Princes Trust for his dedication to helping disadvantaged young people follow their dreams.

2009 Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta (Scoop.co.nz)

Entries are now open for the 2009 Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta celebrating our sailing history.

EC threat to drug companies that block cheap generic medicines (Guardian Unlimited)

Europe's most senior competition official has attacked drug firms for using the courts to delay or block the development of cheaper generic versions of their medicines, pushing up bills for taxpayers. Neelie Kroes, the EU competition commissioner, said the preliminary results of a year-long investigation into the industry exposed widespread competitive failures. In a report yesterday she ...

JD Sports considers bid for rival JJB (Guardian Unlimited)

JD Sports, the sports-branded clothing chain, is considering a takeover offer for financially stretched rival JJB Sports. Senior directors from the two firms met yesterday to discuss a deal and discussions are believed to be ongoing. Those at the meeting included JD's executive chairman, Peter Cowgill, and its finance director, Brian Small, as well as JJB's chief executive, Chris Ronnie, ...

George Harrison 1943-2001, The Undercover Interview (Undercover)

The highlight if my media career was definitely having the chance to interview George Harrison. George was funny, informative and up for a chat. Today marks the 7th anniversary of the death of what we all called `the Quiet Beatle`. Here is a a candid chat with Beatle George.