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Sewage in our Rivers

The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.

14 Sep 2022
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VJ (Victory in Japan) Remembrance

Folkestone Remembers VJ Day

An 11am service in the Garden of Remembrance on Sandgate Road in Folkestone marked VJ day today. The service, run by the Burma Star Association, marks the anniversary of the end of the 2nd World War in 1945 following the surrender of Japan.

15 Aug 2007
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Older people being denied Human Rights in healthcare say Liberal Democrats

According to parliament's joint committee on human rights, one in five care homes are failing to meet minimum standards of dignity for older people. The committee warned of "disturbing evidence" of maltreatment, neglect, abuse and unfair eviction of care home residents. Calling for a complete "culture change", the committee accused the Department of Health and the Ministry of Justice for failing to give adequate leadership to care providers. In a report published today, it was also warned that current laws were failing to protect older people, with many patients and NHS staff unaware of their human rights.

15 Aug 2007
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Malcolm Taylor

Strong candidate to defeat Tory housing plans in Broomfield & Walthams

The local Liberal Democrats have selected a strong candidate to defeat Conservative plans to desecrate the local environment around Broomfield, Great Waltham and Little Waltham. Malcolm Taylor will fight the local by-election on 11 September, and is well-placed to defeat the Conservatives as the Lib Dems came second here in May's election.

14 Aug 2007
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