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Just one Wolverhampton MP opposed Trident

Congratulations to Wolverhampton North East MP, Ken Purchase, who twice voted against his own Labour Government's plans to replace the Trident submarines. First Mr Purchase was one 95 Labour MPs who joined the Liberal Democrats and voted for an amendment saying the case for renewing the UK's Trident nuclear submarine system "is not yet proven" and that a decision should be delayed. When this amendment was lost he again joined the Liberal Democrats and voted against the government's motion to proceed with the renewal of Trident.

15 Mar 2007
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Play worry over autistic children

Parents of autistic children claim the youngsters have missed out on use of a school playground because there have not been enough supervision staff. They said the roll at Caithness Early Years Autism Centre (CEYAC) has increased, but staff numbers have not changed to keep pace with this. Highland Council said the situation at CEYAC was under review.

15 Mar 2007
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Disabled woman gets £8.5m payout

A woman in need of 24-hour care since being knocked down while using a pedestrian crossing has been awarded £8.5m compensation. Leanne Evans, 22, of Erdington, Birmingham, was 13 when she suffered a serious brain injury as a result of being struck by the car. She now relies on a wheelchair, has severe memory trouble and needs eight carers to look after her.

15 Mar 2007
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Talking Labels for the blind and partially sighted

Derby Primary Care Trust (PCT) have agreed to provide talking labels to the blind and partially sighted. This is in contrast to the Blackpool PCT, who stated that an individual would have to pay for each label for his medication.

15 Mar 2007
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No such thing as naughty anymore?

More and more badly behaved children are being diagnosed with conditions like ADHD. Latest figures show global use of ADHD drugs has nearly tripled since 1993.

15 Mar 2007
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