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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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MOTOCROSS near Eaglescliffe

In common with hundreds of other Eaglescliffe residents, I can hear the noise from the motocross track near Eaglescliffe, otherwise known as Riverside Lodge. Dozens of people have complained to the Council that they can no longer enjoy being out of doors while the track is operating on many days of the week over much of the year. The operator says that he "aims to educate people living nearby" and "wants to come to a mutual agreement with residents", but we have still to hear from him.

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5 Jan 2007
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We Can Cut Crime - Menzies Campbell's New Year Message

Happy New Year to each and every one of you. For me, 2006 has been a year unlike any other. Becoming leader of a political party is both a privilege and a great responsibility. I am determined to make the very best of our Party's opportunities and I believe that we have made a good start.

4 Jan 2007
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Government Wants To Increase Local Authority Rents

The Government wants to increase local authority rents to bring them more in line with housing association rent levels. Therefore rents for council tenants in Leicester are set to rise by an average of five per cent if proposals for the next financial year are approved.

4 Jan 2007
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SORV Campaign Wins Service Promise from East Kent Hospital Trust

The Campaign to Save OUR Royal Victoria has secured a pledge from the East Kent Hospital Trust that most key services currently available at the RVH will continue to be available in Folkestone. The pledge has been welcomed by hospital campaigner Lynne Beaumont, but fears remain that the full story is not being told. The public meeting announced for 9 January will go ahead to ensure concerned local residents are given all the information available at the allow local people to have their say on the future of the hospital.

4 Jan 2007
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Campbell on Crime - Liberal Democrats offer results not gimmicks

In a major BBC interview, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell has set out why crime is an important issue for Liberal Democrats and why it will be the subject of a big campaign for the party, to be launched later this month. Sir Menzies Campbell said "I know a little bit about crime myself because, for nearly four years of my professional life, I prosecuted serious crime like murder and rape and armed robbery and I know just how damaging it can be to victims."

4 Jan 2007
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