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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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Accident sparks Metro scooter ban

Mobility scooter users have been banned from using the Tyne and Wear Metro unless they are with a helper after a man fell on to the track. They will have to be accompanied by a helper from Saturday 26th April 2008. The man's fall from his vehicle was the second mishap which prompted the move.

29 Apr 2008
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MPs urge cut in dementia drug use

MPs have urged the government to stop the "dangerous over-prescribing" of anti-psychotic drugs to people in care homes with dementia. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia said the drugs should only be used as a last resort.

29 Apr 2008
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Folkestone Academy Principal John Patterson Dies

Folkestone Academy Principal John Patterson died over the weekend. He had become a well known figure in Folkestone since becoming the Academy's first Principal when it opened its doors in September 2007, and his death was completely unexpected.

28 Apr 2008
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10p Tax rate - dozens of Labour MPs set to make 'average constituent' pay more

More than 50 Labour MPs will make their average constituent pay more income tax if they vote to double the 10p tax rate today, Liberal Democrat research shows. In total there are 58 constituencies where the average constituent would lose out by the abolition of the 10p tax rate, with 51 of them held by Labour MPs. MPs will debate the decision to scrap the lowest, 10p tax band later amid concerns that despite the promise of concessions, many low earners will still lose out.

28 Apr 2008
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