National News

MP has harsh words for Health Secretary

Paul Rowen MP had harsh words for the way Health Secretary Alan Johnson wielded the axe on services at Rochdale Infirmary, Mr Rowen was speaking in a health debate in Parliament and spoke of the way that the decision was made. He said: "When the Prime Minister was appointed he talked about restoring trust in politics. I would like to talk about the process we went through because I have to say that if the way we were treated is an example, then I think he is even more cynical than his predecessor.

11 Oct 2007
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Two Brentwood Post Offices to close

Details of the Post Office closures in Brentwood have just been announced. The post offices scheduled for closure are Hanging Hill Lane Post Office and Warley Hill Post Office.

10 Oct 2007
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Gas Explosion Closes Part of Sandgate's Radnor Cliff

Parts of Radnor Cliff, Sandgate, will remain cordoned off for at least the next 24 hours following an explosion and fire at Cliffe House the early hours of Wednesday morning. Residents who have had to leave their homes will be unable to return tonight and will not be allowed back until gas levels have dropped.

10 Oct 2007
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THE un-HAPPY PLANET INDEX

In case you did not see it earlier, the New Economics Foundation came up last year with an intriguing un Happy Planet Index, which among other things incorporates the ecological footprint and the carbon footprint. It will ask you about where you live, your health, lifestyle, and how you feel about life. The answers you give are used to calculate your own personal score on the Happy Planet Index. How happy are you... and at what price to the environment?!

10 Oct 2007
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THE un-HAPPY PLANET INDEX

In case you did not see it earlier, the New Economics Foundation came up last year with an intriguing un Happy Planet Index, which among other things incorporates the ecological footprint and the carbon footprint. It will ask you about where you live, your health, lifestyle, and how you feel about life. The answers you give are used to calculate your own personal score on the Happy Planet Index. How happy are you... and at what price to the environment?!

10 Oct 2007
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THE un-HAPPY PLANET INDEX

In case you did not see it earlier, the New Economics Foundation came up last year with an intriguing un Happy Planet Index, which among other things incorporates the ecological footprint and the carbon footprint. It will ask you about where you live, your health, lifestyle, and how you feel about life. The answers you give are used to calculate your own personal score on the Happy Planet Index. How happy are you... and at what price to the environment?!

10 Oct 2007
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