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Nick Clegg is Out 4 Marriage in New Video

Nick Clegg, leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister, has recorded a video for the Out4Marriage campaign. Nick is the most senior member of the Government to contribute to the site, which collects messages of support for equal marriage.

20 Jun 2012
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The New Hydro Power Plant on the River Great Ouse in Bedford

Archimedean Screws Now in Operation, Generating Energy for the Benefit of All

It was great to see so many people come out on Monday to see the new 'Archimedean Screws' beginning to turn and generate energy from the natural drop between the upper and lower river levels on the River Great Ouse in Bedford. Local schoolchildren were there, learning about renewable energy by watching it brought to life at such close quarters. A large number of residents who have seen the plant being installed over recent weeks were also in attendance, pleased to see it getting underway and starting to use the river's natural power for the benefit of our environment and local taxpayers.

20 Jun 2012
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Old people in South Wiltshire get drunk and fall over

Wiltshire Council has published a Falls and Bone Health strategy which seeks to minimise the harm caused by falls and bone diseases amongst older people. Falling is an increasing problem, with an average of seven emergency hospital admissions per day in the county. Up to one in three over-65s will fall in the course of a year, and apart from the direct injuries falls can lead to other physical or psychological problems.

20 Jun 2012
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