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9 Jul 2008
National News
Matthews: Conservatives walk away from phone mast battle
Shepway campaigner Neil Matthews has slated the Conservatives for refusing to support Lib Dem calls to tighten up planning rules on mobile phone masts. Currently, fewer restrictions govern planning applications for phone masts up to 15 metres in height, often making it difficult for councils to refuse permission for controversial proposals.
9 Jul 2008
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Tough action on crime: target drugs as well as knives; specialist rape squads
Figures released today show that, in 2006-7, there were four times as many stop and searches by police for drugs as for offensive weapons like knives. Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said: "The police have clearly got their priorities wrong."
9 Jul 2008
FARRON TAKES "SHUN BURN"CAMPAIGN TO PARLIAMENT
Local MP Tim Farron has launched the 'Shun Burn' campaign in Parliament after tabling an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons welcoming the Teenage Cancer Trust's campaign which aims to raise awareness of the effectiveness of suncreams in helping to protect against skin cancer,
9 Jul 2008
Farron Welcomes Inquiry into Pub Companies
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed an inquiry by the Business and EnterpriseSelect Committee into the impact of Pubcos on the brewing and pub industry.
9 Jul 2008
FARRON OUTRAGED AT GOVERNMENT'S REFUSAL TO SUPPORT FARMERS HIT BY NVZ COSTS
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his disappointment that the Government will not help British farmers in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones to meet the huge new cost s that new regulations will bring.
9 Jul 2008
