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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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Right: The Leader of Newcastle City Council joins Castle Ward Cllr Debbie Almey and Cllr Roger Blackmore with Cllr Andy Metcalfe to see the final touches to building work at the Dawn Centre.

Dawn Centre Visit

The new Dawn Centre which will provide residents and day visitors with dedicated support from a number of agencies and help to challenge the real issues surrounding homelessness and social exclusion in the South Highfields area is on time to open.

23 Oct 2005
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Government block 'No war without approval' Bill

The Government has blocked Clare Short's Private Members Bill aimed at trying to limit the government's power to send British troops to war without parliamentary approval. Sir Menzies Campbell, Liberal Democrat Shadow Foreign Secretary, said "Parliament missed a rare opportunity to assert its authority over the executive. To send British troops into battle is the ultimate responsibility and it should be one for Members of Parliament"

21 Oct 2005
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Euro Commission avoids own goal over UK Football TV broadcasts

Sharon Bowles, Liberal Democrat MEP for Shepway has welcomed the European Commission's statement today regarding the package put forward by the Premier League for the selling of UK football TV rights. Sharon Bowles wrote to Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes saying that by forcing the Premier League to limit ownership of the TV rights to 50%, the auction price was likely to plummet meaning less revenue for premiership clubs.

21 Oct 2005
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