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Former Irish president condemns US 'attacks on truth' during women's day rally
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (622+ words) Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson has called for solidarity to guard against "attacks on truth". By Rebecca Black, Press Association Addressing an International Women's Day rally in Belfast, she claimed the current United States administration is "flooding the atmosphere…...
Prison expansion approved
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (422+ words) Prison expansion approved despite fears about more criminals absconding South Gloucestershire Council has given the Ministry of Justice planning permission to build new houseblocks. The prison population is almost doubling, with these specific plans for two houseblocks housing a further…...
County mayor 'determined' digital badge scheme will bring young people into work
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (278+ words) The scheme aims to focus on young people not in work, education or training Young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can now prove their skills to employers using new digital badges. The scheme helps those not in work, education, or…...
Reform UK would "put Wales and Welsh communities first" in Senedd manifesto
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (604+ words) Reform UK says it would "put Wales and Welsh communities first" with changes to social housing and the scrapping of foreign aid spending if it wins May's Senedd election. The party, led by Nigel Farage, is expected to be one…...
Government "Effectively allowed abuse" of children, court told
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (609+ words) The comments came during the ongoing court case between The Maggie Oliver Foundation and the Home Office The Government has "effectively allowed the abuse" of thousands of children by not implementing some recommendations following an inquiry into child sexual exploitation,…...
Improvement calls for Dorchester’s historic Walks
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (414+ words) Closer co-operation could help improve Dorchester's historic Walks, which mark the footprint of the old Roman walls. Claims have been made that vandalism and anti-social behaviour have been frequently missed or dealt with late " leading to a further decline of…...
Museum vows to protect Coventry’s aviation heritage
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (362+ words) The Midland Air Museum says its role will be even more vital as Coventry Airport prepares to close. Barry James has been at the forefront of the centre for 30 years and is already planning events to make the museum's 60th anniversary…...
'Within our libraries, usage of reading books is actually increasing' - Herefordshire's head of the services
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (483+ words) It's as World Book Day is taking place today (5 March) Libraries across Herefordshire continue to see an increased demand from people wanting to use their services and read, the head of the services for Herefordshire Council has said. It's as…...
Peterborough’s crackdown on crime in city centre to continue
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (106+ words) Peterborough's crackdown on crime in city centre to continue'Rayo Peterborough's crackdown on crime in city centre to continue Council leaders are agreeing to extend a public order for another three years. A public order aimed at reducing trouble in Peterborough…...
A victim of economic abuse dies every three weeks
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (580+ words) The figures across England and Wales, are said show the danger posed by this form of coercive control. Every three weeks across England and Wales, a victim of economic abuse dies at the hands of an ex or current partner…...