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Latest Industry News

All change on quick hitch recommendations

(from Contract Journal - News)

Excavator operators should leave their cab to check the coupling each time they change attachment - even if using the latest generation of automatic couplers, according to the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group's re-drafted 'Ten steps that contractors, plant owners and other duty holders should be taking now.'


Olympic Park progress from the air - PHOTOS

(from Contract Journal - News)

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images of construction work on the Olympic Park showing, as the project enters its toughest year.


May Gurney wins £75m waste contract

(from Contract Journal - News)

May Gurney has won a £75m contract to provide environmental services to Bridgent County Borough Council.


Lavendon issues new shares as revenues fall

(from Contract Journal - News)

Access specialist Lavendon will raise £80m in new shares amid a fall in revenues across Europe


Kier appoints successor to John Dodds

(from Contract Journal - News)

Kier has appointed construction managing director Paul Sheffield as its new group chief executive. Sheffield will take over the helm from John Dodds when he retires next March after nearly 40 years with the firm.


Latest Sports News

Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.


Live text - US Open day four

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic are among the evening's draw on day four at the US Open, where Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki progress into the third round.


Thomas out of World Championships

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Geraint Thomas withdraws from the Great Britain team for the road cycling World Championships in Melbourne.


2012's triathlon plans unveiled

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Buckingham Palace and Constitution Hill are both incorporated into the triathlon route at the London Olympics.


Manassero leads European Masters

(from BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | UK Edition)

Italian teenager Matteo Manassero shoots a seven-under-par 64 to take a first-round lead in the European Masters.