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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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Meridian Documentary on Gurkha Justice Campaign

A documentary featuring the Gurkha Justice campaign and including recording taken in Folkestone and Cheriton and talking to a number of local residents will be shown for the first time this week. FOCUS: A Friend in Need will air on Friday 21st March at 20:00 on ITV1 Meridian.

20 Mar 2008
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Conservatives Split Three Ways on Unitary Councils as Tory Squabbles Extend to Parliament

Bedford Borough Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservatives' public in-fighting over the important issue of new unitary councils for Bedfordshire. This follows a letter in the local press from Tory Shadow Local Government Minister Bob Neill which contradicts both the squabbling Bedford Borough and Bedfordshire County Council Tory Groups by claiming re-organisation is 'unnecessary.'

20 Mar 2008
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David at Fornham Post Office

Save Our Post offices

Post Offices are the lifeblood of communities in both rural and urban areas, particularly when they are combined with other services, such as the local shop. They have a vital role to play for the more vulnerable groups in society - the over 65s, disabled people, carers, single parents, unemployed people and those without a car who find it difficult to use public transport. Closures affect these people more than any other members of society. When the local Post Office closes other services often follow suit, which can have extremely detrimental repercussions for the community.

20 Mar 2008
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