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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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Dave Hodgson on Bedford High Street during the Victorian Christmas Fair

The Victorian Fair - Delighted by the Stunning Footfall Figures

The footfall counters around the town centre showed a staggering 77% increase in the number of people in town during last weekend's Victorian Christmas Fair, in comparison with last year's figures. We extended the fair this year, with the event featuring, for the first time ever, Christmas market stalls along a temporarily-pedestrianised High Street. While there are improvements which can be made if this is repeated, for example the markets company turning the stalls around on the High Street, it was fantastic to see so many people of all ages there and in other parts of town enjoying Bedford at Christmas time.

16 Dec 2010
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Brentwood Town Hall - opened in 1957

Lib Dems want to keep Town Hall

At a stormy Full Council meeting last night the Liberal Democrats spelt out their position on the Town Hall, confirming that they want to see the current Town Hall kept.

16 Dec 2010
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Anti-social behaviour by students

Following some serious examples of unacceptable behaviour by Newcastle University students in North Jesmond ward in September 2010, the Registrar was asked by ward councillors to explain the University's stance on anti-social behaviour. Here are some extracts from his statement.

16 Dec 2010
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