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MP’s cat claws victory in Purr Minister election!

Billy the cat, owned by Annette Brooke MP, has today won the election to be Purr Minister 2015. The accolade, organised and awarded by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, seeks to raise awareness of rescue centres and encourage people looking for pets to consider rehoming. Billy’s campaign, which led him to receive 23% of the…

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Samantha Henderson murder investigation – Dorset police advice to people commenting on Facebook

Dorset police have issued the following advice to people on Facebook concerning the Samantha Henderson murder investigation Dorset Police appreciates the help of the public, and people on Facebook particularly, for sharing important information that has assisted this investigation. We also understand that many people will want to express their upset and offer sympathies to…

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EDDC to oppose charges for Household Recycling Centres

East Dorset District Council’s Community Committee has decided to support the government proposals to prevent any charges for residents to use Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). On 22 January, the Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) published a consultation document entitled “Preventing ‘backdoor’ charging at household waste recycling centres” which invites comments on “the Secretary of State’s…

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GMB Suspend NHS Strike Action

GMB is to consult 22,000 members in the NHS in England and Northern Ireland on a new offer that has emerged after a week of talks to resolve the pay dispute in the NHS. The new offer has enabled GMB to suspend the 24 hour strike action by members in the ambulance service on 29…

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