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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Mr Burnham wants greater protection for children on the internet
Cinema-style age ratings being considered for websites

By Matthew West Movie-style age ratings are being considered by the government to protect children from offensive or potentially harmful material on the internet. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph culture secretary Andy Burnham said the government was considering the move among a number of possible new safeguards for the internet. Mr Burnham said… Read more »

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Millions may miss out on free swimming
Millions may miss out on free swimming

The government’s plan to offer free swimming to those aged under 16 and over 60 has come under fire as it emerged millions of those eligible may miss out. Two hundred and eleven councils (60 per cent) have opened their swimming pools for free to both the under 16’s and over 60’s, while 291 local… Read more »