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Big fish in a new tank

Neville, the zebra shark, has moved from Blackpool to Manchester Sea Life Centre.

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Cleaning firm hopes to create 700 jobs

A cleaning and security firm is aiming to create 700 new jobs under expansion plans.

Warrington-based Westgrove Group said it planned to diversify into new industry sectors and boost turnover to over £30 million.

Steve Fives, who helped set up the firm, said the plan was to expand the workforce by 300 this year through 50 additional contracts.

"We're looking to be a viable alternative to the 'big boys', the plc's that dominate our industry," he said.

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Two fraudsters jailed

Fraudsters jailed

Terry Warrington has been jailed for four and a half years Credit: Merseyside Police

Two men convicted of a multi million pound swindling operation have been jailed. Malcolm Barber from Wallasey has been sentenced to four years and Terry Warrington of Morecambe four and a half years.

Malcolm Barber has been jailed for four years Credit: Merseyside Police
Rail fare rise National

Rail fares: Where does the money go?

Train companies retain an average of just 3p from every pound paid for rail tickets, with the vast majority of revenue going on maintenance, staff costs and investment in the rail network, according to figures released by the industry association the Rail Delivery Group:

On average, train companies make a 3p profit in every pound on rail tickets sold. Credit: railfares2014.com/RDG

Transport minister: 'Nonsense' that Government sees railways as a 'cash cow'

Train companies 'told to reduce first-class seating'**

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Government 'understands concerns' over rail fares

The Government insisted that it understands passengers concerns over the cost of rail fares as annual season tickets rose by 3.1 per cent.

Campaign groups have complained about the increase, with the Campaign for Better Transport saying that fares are rising three times faster than wages.

A Department for Transport spokesman said: "The Government understands concerns rail passengers have about the costs of fares and the impact they have on household budgets.

Government has insisted that it understands concerns over the cost of rail travel. Credit: PA Wire

"That is why next year, for the first time in a decade, regulated fares will not rise on average by more than the rate of inflation, offering relief for families and the hard-working people.

"As a result of the economic policies that this government has put in place, the most recent forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility are that by around 2015, fares will be rising in line with wages and salaries."

The spokesman insisted that the fares passengers pay will drive the "biggest programme of rail modernisation ever" resulting in new state-of-the-art trains, better stations and shorter journey times.

Conman jailed London

Detective: 'Key member' of online phishing gang jailed

Detectives said raids in London and Manchester led to jail time for a "key member" of an online phishing gang which targeted students across the UK.

My officers worked doggedly to secure Onikoyi’s conviction. They examined numerous leads to identify members of this phishing gang, of which Onikoyi was a key member.

He played a significant role in the scam by systematically targeting British students and UK financial institutions in order to steal large amounts of money that were then dispersed across numerous bank accounts.

We've had a number of bank accounts and properties connected to Onikoyi restrained under the Proceeds of Crime Act. This is now subject to a financial investigation.

– Detective Chief Inspector Jason Tunn, of the MPS Cyber Crime Unit.
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