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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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Tories must explain why they voted for the Iraq War

MPs will vote next week on whether there should be a full-scale inquiry into the Iraq war to ensure that lessons are learnt from the mistakes made. This will be done in an attempt to force Gordon Brown to honour his pledge to hold an investigation. The Prime Minister committed himself to calling an inquiry in a letter to the Fabian Society. But he insisted the time is not yet right because the situation in Iraq remains "fragile".

18 Mar 2008
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Nick Clegg attends protest calling for greater rights for Gurkhas

On Wednesday 19th March, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will be speaking at the protest outside Parliament demanding increased rights for Gurkhas. Shepway Lib Dems are supporting the Gurkhas protest, with local members Dhan Gurung, Peter Carroll, Neil Matthews, Darren Briddock, Tim Prater and others planning on joining the protest in Parliament Square.

18 Mar 2008
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Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis patients may be able to reduce their high risk of heart attacks and strokes with a gluten-free, vegan diet, a study suggests. Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death for sufferers, as the inflammation caused by the disease impacts upon the arteries.

18 Mar 2008
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Disabled man's home 'unsuitable'

A disabled man is being forced to live downstairs because his council home is completely unsuitable, his family says. Malcolm Bowers, from Redditch, Worcs, suffered a stroke 20 months ago and his family has been asking the council to find suitable accommodation.

18 Mar 2008
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Trading Standards Warn on Lydd Door-to-Door Buyer

Kent Trading Standards have received information that a person is offering to buy jewellery and antique furniture from householders in Lydd. The person has posted leaflets in the area which express an interest in purchasing such items.

17 Mar 2008
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