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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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Nick Clegg Backs Move to Encourage More Disabled MPs

Nick Clegg, Leader of the Liberal Democrats has pledged to encourage more disabled people to stand for Parliament and to highlight the current under-representation of disabled people in British politics. He met with Juliet Williams, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Kemptown, who is disabled, and promised to do more to remove the many access and attitudinal barriers that prevent disabled people from entering politics.

17 Jun 2009
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Rochdale Celebrating St Patrick's Day Recently

Travellers Face New Delays at UK/Irish Borders

People travelling between the UK and the Irish Republic face fresh delays and tighter immigration controls after the government rejected a House of Lords' amendment to the Borders, Citizenship and immigration Bill.

17 Jun 2009
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Spotland Comes Together for Open Day Exhibition

Spotland Comes Together for Open Day Exhibition

Local residents came together recently as Spotland Community Centre held an open day exhibition. Residents were invited down to get information on a wide range of issues including welfare rights, how to cut crime and the local environment.

17 Jun 2009
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Paul Rowen MP - Standing Up for Regional Broadcasting!

'Digital Britain Report Victory for Regional Broadcasting' - Rowen

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has urged the Government to act on recommendations published this week by the 'Digital Britain Report' which suggest that part of the television licence fee should be used to fund regional television broadcasting. The report, which was announced this week in the Parliament, was launched last October to set out a number of recommendations to the Government as Britain switches over to digital.

17 Jun 2009
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