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Clegg on Andrew Marr show

Tuition fee increases will be capped, says Nick Clegg

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the government was still considering its response to the Browne Report, which recommended unlimited fees but said fees would be capped. He said the government wanted to take the "best" parts of the Browne report to build a system that was fairer to poorer students but also gave the top universities the funding boost they needed. Mr Clegg told BBC One's Andrew Marr show he regretted ditching his pre-election commitment to scrapping tuition fees, but it had to be done due to the financial situation the country was in.

25 Oct 2010
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Generating Power and Money

County Councillor Tim Prater is a member of Kent's Renewable Energy Select Committee. The committee has investigated how Kent can get the best from renewable energy, such as solar panels, for local residents.

25 Oct 2010
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The £140 universal state pension

Vince Cable has been on Radio 4 this morning outlining plans being brought forward by Lib Dem Government Minister Steve Webb to introduce a universal State Pension of £140 to all those of pensionable age, regardless of previous contributions.

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25 Oct 2010
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New shopping parade awaiting tenant

Tesco Confirm Plans for Horton Centre

A number of planning applications from Tesco Stores Ltd., classified as Minor, have been received by the borough council this week, confirming their intention to open a store in Units 1 and 2 of the Horton Centre.

25 Oct 2010
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Winter Preparation: Improvements and Disappointments

Lib Dem County Councillors Stephen Cooksey and David Goodwin have worked for some months as part of a small Council Task Group established to make recommendations about improving the chaotic arrangements that the County had in place when the heavy snow fell last winter. Many of the recommendations of the Group have been accepted by the Cabinet, which agreed to provide an additional £1 million to improve the service in the coming winter.

25 Oct 2010
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Poppy Appeal Launch

At the launch of the Poppy Appeal, in its 90th year, 5 veterans each aged 90, represented the brave people who gave their lives for our freedom. After a moving ceremony and where the military history of the 5 veterans were read out, schoolchildren presented each of the 5 with the first poppies of the year. 5 young servicemen and women also received their poppies - the picture of young and old standing together was a strong image.

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25 Oct 2010
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