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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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Firm defends disabled rail spaces

A rail company has defended a decision to have only two spaces at Shrewsbury station's front car park for members of the public who are not disabled. Arriva Trains Wales, which runs the car park, said it follows resurfacing work and the firm is complying with industry regulations over disabled car spaces.

17 Apr 2007
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ESSEX TORIES IN DISSARAY

Commenting on news that Cllr Rodney Bass, cabinet member for highways and transportation has resigned from the cabinet and that Cllr Mark Cossens and Cllr Pierre Oxley have resigned from the Conservative group at county hall, with Cllr Cossens also sacked as chair of the Corporate policy development group, Liberal Democrat leader, Cllr Tom Smith-Hughes said:

17 Apr 2007
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Brown faces vote of No Confidence over pensions fiasco

The government faces a double assault over their pensions failure in Parliament. Tonight, Gordon Brown will face a vote of no confidence in the Commons over his 1997 decision to scrap tax relief on pension funds. The Tory motion has Lib Dem support but is almost certain to be voted down by Labour MPs. Tomorrow, Mr Brown risks further embarrassment if the government suffers defeat over a cross-party attempt to amend the Pensions Bill to secure improved compensation for the victims of collapsed occupational pension schemes.

17 Apr 2007
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