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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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New keyholder scheme for Kent businesses and householders

Residents and businesses can now benefit from a new keyholder service developed in partnership with Kent Police. Kent KeyLink is a not-for-profit based-based service providing police with information on your nominated point of contact allowing access to a property or business in the event anything untoward should happen.

1 Oct 2007
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Cllr. Roger Blackmore

Is a 37% increase justified?

Proposals to give Leicester City Councillors a huge increase in allowances have been criticised by Leicester taxpayers and union leaders.

1 Oct 2007
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Claire Darke compost

Claire Darke says "Make your own compost"

Claire Darke is a keen gardener and makes her own compost. She has a compost bin which will turn her garden and a lot of kitchen waste into a sweet smelling compost in just a few months. Made from black 100% recycled material a compost bin with a sliding hatch for easy access to your finished compost can be obtained from Recycle Now. Phone 0845 077 0757. A larger bin height 10cm and diameter 80cm costs £10 and a smaller bin 90cm high and 74cm diameter costs £8. There is a discount if you buy on line at www.recyclenow.com/compost.

1 Oct 2007
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Number of prisoners in England and Wales hits record high!

Official figures suggest there were 81,135 people locked up in jails and in police stations in England and Wales on 27 September - a record high. This exceeds the previous record of 81,040 inmates reached at the end of June, when the government's emergency early release scheme came into effect. Of the total, 80,803 are held in prisons and 332 in police cells. There are now just 780 spaces remaining to house new criminals.

1 Oct 2007
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Hythe Town Beat Dover in FA Cup Qualifier

Hythe Town Football Club celebrated a 2-1 win against Dover Athletic at Reachfields on Saturday. Ex-Mayor of Hythe Neil Matthews was at the match to cheer on Hythe and delighted with result and the boost to the town.

1 Oct 2007
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