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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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Post Office Closures Graph

Quentin's Dilemma

Former Tory now Labour MP for Grantham and Stamford Quentin Davies, was vociferous in his opposition to the proposed closure of Ryhall Road post office - even coming to Stamford to support protesters.

12 Apr 2008
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North-West Bedfordshire Villages Lose Evening Transport Lifeline

Residents in north-west Bedfordshire villages have lost their only evening bus services after the county Council's decision to scrap the HomeHoppa service. The complete withdrawal of the HomeHoppa, which serves 19 villages in the evenings from Monday to Saturday, will leave most rural communities in North Beds with no means of travelling to or from Bedford via public transport after 5.55pm.

11 Apr 2008
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Clegg heads calls to reopen BAE Saudi Arms probe

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been urged to reopen its inquiry into a £43bn BAE arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said the investigation, which was suspended in 2006, must be allowed to continue. The High Court ruled that the SFO acted unlawfully by dropping the corruption inquiry into the al-Yamamah deal. BAE maintains it acted lawfully. In a statement the SFO said it was "carefully considering the implications of the judgement and the way forward". BBC News political correspondent James Hardy said it remained possible that the High Court would tell the SFO to reactivate the inquiry.

11 Apr 2008
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