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    • An Environment Agency officer inspecting a scene in CockermouthMore rain coming as clean-up begins
      pa.press.net - 2009-11-24T00:34:24

      People in flood-hit Cockermouth have been allowed back to their homes and businesses to begin the clean-up as forecasters warned that more heavy rain could bring fresh misery.

    • Householders who recycle could be paid in shopping vouchers, under Tory plansTories reward recycling residents
      pa.press.net - 2009-11-24T00:34:24

      Householders who recycle could earn £130 a year in shopping vouchers under plans to be unveiled by shadow chancellor George Osborne.

    • Ofsted has been criticised by the Local Government AssociationOfsted 'has lost public confidence'
      pa.press.net - 2009-11-24T00:34:24

      Ofsted is facing accusations that it is too concerned with protecting its own reputation and has lost public confidence.

    • Martin Forshaw has been jailed for life for murdering his police constable fianceePoliceman jailed for fiancee murder
      pa.press.net - 2009-11-24T00:34:24

      A policeman who bludgeoned to death his police constable fiancee just hours before they were due to fly to St Lucia for their wedding has been jailed for life.

    • Former royal aide Jane Andrews has absconded from prisonFormer royal aide missing from jail
      pa.press.net - 2009-11-24T00:34:24

      A convicted murderer and former aide to the Duchess of York has gone missing from an open prison, the Ministry of Justice said.

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    • Chilcot inquiry into Iraq war beginsChilcot inquiry into Iraq war begins
      REUTERS - 2009-11-24T00:10:19

      By Michael HoldenLONDON (Reuters) - An official inquiry into Britain's involvement in the Iraq War begins on Tuesday, promising a thorough investigation which could prove embarrassing for the government ahead of next year's election.

    • Tories launch green initiatives
      REUTERS - 2009-11-23T22:40:45

      LONDON (Reuters) - The Conservative Party have promised to cut the carbon emissions of government departments by 10 percent within 12 months if elected, saving some 300 million pounds a year.The Conservatives are currently well ahead in opinion polls and widely expected to win an election against the Labour Party, that must take place by June 2010.

    • Minister warns of new flood threat
      REUTERS - 2009-11-23T16:06:54

      By Peter GriffithsLONDON (Reuters) - Heavy rain could bring more flooding to parts of northern England still struggling to cope with the damage caused by last week's unprecedented storms, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said on Monday.

    • Eton game spreads to inner cities
      REUTERS - 2009-11-24T00:16:20

      By John MehaffeyLONDON (Reuters) - A casual reference to Eton Fives among members of the British public prompts general bemusement.

    • MPs call for parliamentary petitions to go online
      REUTERS - 2009-11-24T00:12:31

      By Tim CastleLONDON (Reuters) - The ancient right to petition parliament could enter the online age after MPs seeking to boost democracy in the House of Commons said on Tuesday the public should be able to submit their pleas over the internet.

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