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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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Emmeline's Disney Wish is granted

A Girl suffering from a debilitating form of arthritis is overjoyed after going to Disneyland Paris - something she had always dreamt of.Emmeline Giles, five, was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis in her feet, knees and ankles when she was just 18 months old.

14 Mar 2008
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Diners get a taste of what is like to be blind

Fumbling through the dark to find the alarm clock is one thing, but trying to eat a meal while the lights are out has the makings of being one messy experience. Despite the dangers, more than 40 guests were brave enough to dine at Fetcham Village Hall to eat a "Dinner in the Dark".

14 Mar 2008
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City worker wins dismissal claim

A City worker has won her claim for unfair dismissal, victimisation and disability discrimination. Julie Pine, 31, from Leavenheath in Suffolk, who suffers chronic fatigue syndrome, was made redundant from her job at buyout investment firm Cinven.

14 Mar 2008
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Care cost changes 'not working'

Government attempts to end the postcode lottery in who gets continuing NHS healthcare in England are having little impact, a charity has claimed. Age Concern said figures for the three months after new guidelines came in showed the differences remain huge.

14 Mar 2008
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Shadow Home Secretary welcomes review of Kazemi case

Responding to Jacqui Smith's announcement that the case of gay Iranian teenager Mehdi Kazemi is to be reconsidered after concerns that he could face execution if removed to his homeland, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "This decision is not before time. There should be no deportations of gay people back to Iran while we know the fate that lies in store for them."

13 Mar 2008
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