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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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Paul Cragg - A Champion for our villages

Local Lib Dems have chosen Broadacres resident and Parish Councillor Paul Cragg to stand in the Worplesdon by-election on 3rd May. Worplesdon is facing a fresh poll for the County Council following the resignation of Conservative Nigel Sutcliffe.

4 Apr 2012
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Farron hails move to make government more rural friendly

Following an announcement this morning by Environment Minister, Richard Benyon, about the introduction of a new "hotline to the heart of Government" for rural communities through the new Rural and Farming Network, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron, has welcomed the move to make government policies more rural-friendly.

4 Apr 2012
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Oak continues to grow

In the last North Jesmond Focus we were pleased to report a large increase in financial support for Operation Oak from Newcastle University. We can now report that Northumbria University has agreed to double its annual contribution from £4,000 to £8,000. Peter Breakey writes: " We have had a productive series of meetings with the universities. It was very helpful that representatives from the JRA (Jesmond Residents

4 Apr 2012
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