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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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High speed rail link to serve Rochdale?

A 225 mph high speed rail link must be built to connect Rochdale with the Channel tunnel if the North West is to avoid becoming a transport backwater, says one of the region's MEPs.

12 Feb 2008
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INCOMPETENT TORIES STRIPPED OF COVETED 4 STARS

The Conservative administration at Essex County Council has been stripped of its four star council rating a year after being given the status, but has still hiked up council tax. At a meeting of the full council today (12 February) to debate the council's budget, Conservatives voted to raise council tax by 4.2%, which is considerably above the average pay rise achieved by taxpayers.

12 Feb 2008
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Cure hope over diabetes therapy

A pioneering treatment for diabetes is being rolled out across the country with experts believing it could eventually lead to a cure. Six centres are receiving nearly £10m of government funding to offer transplants of insulin-producing cells.

12 Feb 2008
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Disabled-friendly guide launched

A new online guide has been launched to help promote businesses in Fife which provide a disabled-friendly service. DisabledGo has rated shops and other services based on their ability to cater for people in wheelchairs or who have visual or hearing difficulties.

12 Feb 2008
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