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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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New Boss for East Kent Fire & Rescue

A firefighter who rose through the ranks to become Area Commander is returning to his roots to take charge of fire and rescue operations in the East Kent area which includes the Folkestone, Hythe, Elham Valley and Romney Marsh area.

8 Aug 2008
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Rochdale Liberal Democrats have campaigned hard to save our post offices

Post Offices - one saved, six for the axe!

It has now been confirmed that six Post Offices in the Rochdale Borough face the axe, only Spotland Road Post Office has been saved. The potential closures, part of the Government's Post Office closure planwill be officially announced next week. Rochdale Borough Council will now step in and start negotiations with Post Office Limited aiming to pay the Government subsidy and keep willing branches open. The list of decisions:

8 Aug 2008
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Putting Heywood FIRST - Councillor Peter Rush

Councillor maps out Heywood's crime problems

Heywood Councillor Peter Rush has slammed Greater Manchester Police after they failed to locate Holy Family School and Pothall Bridge following complaints of youths climbing on the school roof. Councillor Rush claimed that the operator did not even know where Heywood was!

8 Aug 2008
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Liberal Democrats unveil anti crime strategy

Youngsters who commit minor crimes or anti-social behaviour should not face prosecution in courts, under a new Liberal Democrat crime strategy. Custody for youngsters should be seen as a "last resort". Children who admit guilt would appear before panels of local people to apologise, with punishment in the form of a "positive behaviour order". Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman Chris Huhne said Labour "criminalised a generation of young people. It is time for a new approach to youth justice which both prevents crime and confronts young people with their actions if they do break the law."

7 Aug 2008
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