After a £700,000 restoration with a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the fountain, at Witley Court in Worcestershire, now has 120 separate jets spraying water from among giant shells, sea nymphs, dolphins and a serpent. The main jet reaches up to 90 feet.

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It also wants the mountain range of which Snowdon is a part to be known as Eryri, the Place of the Eagles.

Cymuned claims that both names have been used locally for hundreds of years, whereas Snowdon and Snowdonia only came into use when Victorian day-trippers started to visit the area.

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The third of five sons of John Paul Getty, who built the Getty Oil company into one of the biggest petroleum companies in the US, Sir Paul made many philanthropic gifts throughout his lifetime, including £50m to the National Gallery; nearly £20m to the British Film Institute; £2m to the Imperial War Museum; £1m to the National Galleries of Scotland to save .... More>>

He takes over from Jay Rasulo, who has moved to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

Lacroix was previously president of Burger King International, with responsibility for the brand's management and expansion outside North America. Prior to that he was with Pepsi Cola International.

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The date for the first departure is still to be finalised but is expected to be some time in January 2004 and will feature community celebrations in Port Augusta, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine.

GSR chief executive, Stephen Bradford said: .... More>>

The Red Cross is auctioning seats on the rollercoaster to the 96 highest bidders, with bids starting at $75. A winning bid will include breakfast at the park, a commemorative medallion, an .... More>>

The governor of the island, David Hollamby, is in search of someone willing to build, run and maintain an airport - says The Guardian - providing an alternative to the current mainland link of a five-day sea voyage to Cape Town. The island's .... More>>

Professor Alan Wells, director of Space Research at both the University of Leicester and National Space Centre, said: 'The idea to operate a space mission in full view of the visiting public to the National Space Centre is something that Colin Pillinger .... More>>

The illness - which first appeared earlier this week - is believed to be the Norwalk virus, which has touched the centre in previous years, the BBC said.

The centre has not been closed but the local health authority is monitoring the situation. .... More>>

Plimsoll's annual financial health check of the 'top' 359 companies in the industry reveals that consolidation will be essential as supply is currently outstripping demand. A 'danger' rating has been applied to 190 companies. .... More>>

Readers could enter a grand prize draw to win one of 10 annual family passes to Chessington World of Adventures or one of a further 10 to Thorpe Park.

The newspaper also offered vouchers for a free child's ticket to the London Dungeon - which opens its newest feature, The Great Plague, this Easter - .... More>>

Under the Renaissance in the Regions programme a new framework has been established, with 'leading' institutions serving as Regional Museum Hubs in each of the nine English regions.

Resource says that by working with other museums and galleries in .... More>>

BRC, a leading designer and producer of content-based attractions, exhibits and shows, already has an office in Amsterdam and is headquartered in Burbank, California.

Speaking about the decision to go into the UK, BRC's managing director in Europe, Scott Ault said: 'In the past year, we .... More>>

After starting the association in 1980, Bruschi worked in member services until 1982. He re-joined the WWA in 1988 and has held various positions, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer.

Thanking the WWA members, Bruschi said: 'It has been a pleasure to watch the small gathering of .... More>>