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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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Every vote counts: United Response launches campaign to engage people with learning disabilities in the democratic process

United Response, the charity creating opportunities with people with learning disabilities or mental health needs, is launching a campaign today to make the democratic process more accessible to the thousands of people with learning disabilities in England who are missing out on the opportunity to vote. The campaign will be funded by the Electoral Commission, under its programme to encourage greater participation among disabled people.

10 Jun 2007
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Gene findings: Disease-by-disease

A team of UK researchers have identified several genes and regions of the genome involved in seven common diseases - but what are the implications for people suffering from the conditions?

10 Jun 2007
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Wheelchair man gets highway ride

A wheelchair user has been taken for a high-speed ride along a US highway after his handlebars became tangled up in the front grille of a lorry. The back of Ben Carpenter's wheelchair was scooped up as he passed in front of a lorry leaving a petrol station.

10 Jun 2007
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