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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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Paul Rowen MP - Calls on Ruth Kelly to reaffirm the government's support for Manchester's TIF Bid

Transport Minister - 'a hypocrite'over congestion charging 'own goal'

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen, the Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Light Rail has branded Ruth Kelly a "hypocrite" after she claimed that the public would not "have the final say" on peak-only congestion charging in return for a significant investment in public transport. At the Labour Party Conference, Ms Kelly said that it would be: "the government that made the final decision." She further told the BBC that the referendum in Greater Manchester was "not the final say". Ms Kelly also said that ministers would still need to: "assess its value for money before giving approval."

24 Sep 2008
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KM Folkestone office escapes closure in "restructuring"

The Kent wide KM Group, is planning to restructure its organisation with the loss of 61 jobs. The company, which runs local newspapers including the Kent Messenger and KM Extra, websites and kmfm radio stations across Kent, says the poor economic climate has caused revenue to drop by 25 to 30 per cent, costing it £9 million in revenue in a full year.

23 Sep 2008
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