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Slavery in England: Is this the result of the European Union?

Open door to conditions ripe for enslavement I can’t believe what I am reading, though I must remind myself that there is slavery in Los Angeles and New York too. There might be slavery in Washington DC, I just...

Outrage as UK locks up 1000 asylum seeking children a year

The UK unlike the US is signed up to UNICEF's UN Rights of Child (except for two articles) but it is still locking up child asylum seekers a practice that Sir Al Aynsley-Green, the Children's Commissioner says...

Fresh UK snow causes widespread disruption, salt shortage looms

Snowfall  continued to play havoc  across the UK amid warnings that some councils faced dwindling salt supplies to help keep traffic moving. The new falls after the heavy snow earlier this week...

Migrant children 'held too long'

"An immigration removal centre has wrongfully detained disabled children and transports families in metal cages, the prisons' inspectorate has found. HM Inspectorate of Prisons said children were detained for too long and left distressed and scared at the Yarl's Wood centre...

Wife 'died a hero' in Afghanistan

" Wife 'died a hero' in Afghanistan Cpl Bryant, Cpl Sean Robert Reeve and Paul Stout were among...

Parts of UK struck by tornadoes

"A series of tornadoes has struck communities across England, damaging homes and vehicles and uprooting trees. The Met Office confirmed that a squall hit Northampton, where falling branches damaged an empty school bus. It also said that a violent storm damaged gardens and...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free...

'' Internet Phishing Scams ''

UPDATE 9th March 2007If your a victim of an Internet Phishing or Telemarketing Scam then this is where you go to report it... How to report a Phishing Email or Telemarketing Scam  Here are some examples...

ePetition Restrictions - Photography in Public Places

''Here's your chance to vote against yet another new law, which would stop you taking photos in a public place. I expect its another new money making scheme of charging you for a license, or is it a mistake or...

Petrol misery at the pumps

''The suspected contaminated fuel was allegedly sold by some service stations, including supermarket chains Tescos and Morrisons, mainly in the southeast of England. My sympathy goes out to the drivers who...

'Please Help these Special Children'

''My heart goes out to these Special People, they really do deserve a better chance in life. They are disadvantaged from birth. They are segregated and moved to other districts and due to this they have no...

Beacon

''How would you like this magnificent landmark in your front garden? If this was in my garden I would want to put an ornamental stainless steel attractive fencing around it. I would replace any broken panes of...

Hunt For Lost Bonnie Prince Charlie Gold.

''They may be looking in the wrong place as Whittlebury woods near Towcester is also a likely hiding place. Local story has it, that the gold was stolen and on their way to Towcester Park street mint they were...

New housing share scheme for key workers - RG12 9TU

WANNABE homeowners in Bracknell struggling to get a foot on the property ladder are to receive a massive boost from the Government. The town is one of six in the South East chosen as the first in the country for a...

Experts invited to Tender on Racecourse

''Here is your chance for something good to be made in this wonderful open 118 acres space, located in the heart of Northampton. The home of the Northampton Balloon Festival and countless other sporting...

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