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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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Local MP calls for Northern Rock Foundation funding cuts to be restored following nationalisation

Tim Farron MP today confirmed his support for the provision of funds to the Northern Rock Foundation from the Nationalisation of the bank which Alistair Darling announced on the 18th February. The Northern rock Foundation provides vital funds to charitable organisations in the North of England and it now appears that £15million will be made available to fund the Foundations many charitable projects

19 Feb 2008
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"LET YOUNG PEOPLE DECIDE" SAY LIB DEMS

North Yorkshire County Council is planning to formalise the appointment of two councillors as Young People's and Elderly Persons' "Champions" for the county. Each will be paid a special extra allowance of over £4000 a year.

19 Feb 2008
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TORIES BACK BIGGER POTHOLES POLICY

The Conservative cabinet at Essex County Council has today (19 February) approved a new highways maintenance policy that will see potholes twice as deep and preventative work including drainage, neglected. And if you get an injury by tripping on a footpath or road, you are less likely to be awarded compensation from the council.

19 Feb 2008
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Long-term care costs 'to double'

People approaching retirement can expect the cost of residential care in their old age to double in the next 20 years in Britain, research suggests. Saga, a firm which specializes in services for the over-50s, estimates a four-year stay in a care home will soar from £112,312 to £223,476 by 2028.

19 Feb 2008
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Veterans 'need more mental care'

More must be done to help military service veterans with mental health problems, a Commons Defence Committee report has found. The committee said the identification and treatment of veterans relies too much on luck and good intentions.

19 Feb 2008
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NHS psoriasis care 'inconsistent'

Much NHS care for people with the skin condition psoriasis is seriously lacking, a report has said. The Royal College of Physicians and the British Association of Dermatologists surveyed 100 UK dermatology units.

19 Feb 2008
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