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Former Labour MP Abse dies aged 91
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Gay rights champion Leo Abse has died at the age of 91, a family friend said.
Evacuation after pool chemical leak
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Two children were taken to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties after a chemical leak at a swimming pool, the fire service said.
Paedophiles face tighter controls
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Measures to tighten controls on the movements of paedophiles have been announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
Queen 'shocked' by air disaster
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
The Queen said she was "saddened to learn of the dreadful loss of life" after 149 people died in an air crash in Spain.
Sale of three BAA airports proposed
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Competition chiefs have heavily criticised BAA and signalled a potential break up of the company's UK airport empire.
Labour will win election says Brown
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
A defiant Gordon Brown claims Labour will win the next general election, despite the political and economic turbulence of recent months.
Leak prompts UK gas price hike
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
UK wholesale gas prices have soared by more than 14% after a leak on a North Sea pipeline prompted fears about supplies this winter.
Glitter refused entry to Hong Kong
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter has been denied entry into Hong Kong by Chinese authorities after flying to the country from Thailand, the Foreign Office said.
Terror stereotype wrong, says MI5
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
British security chiefs warned it was difficult to identify potential terrorists in the UK as they were "demographically unremarkable", according to a new report.
Council bosses ready for talks
9:07pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Council bosses have insisted they are still prepared to talk to unions after an estimated 150,000 local government workers staged a one-day walkut over pay.
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Leak prompts UK gas price hike
Updated 7:46pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
UK wholesale gas prices have soared by more than 14% after a leak on a North Sea pipeline prompted fears about supplies this winter.
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Bands rock Milton Gardens
THREE up and coming bands will rock Milton Gardens this Friday, August 15, in the second of three free open air concerts.
Oakmere leapfrog Congleton into promotion spot
CONGLETON’S promotion rivals regained the initiative on Saturday despite a season’s best innings by Jack Higginbotham.
The magnificent seven!
THE magnificent seven will be riding out this Friday, to raise funds for a nursery for children with special needs.
Solicitor wins Ombudsman backing over bin collection
SOLICITOR Roger Houlker has won his two-year battle to have a second wheelie bin.
Health centre campaigners call for talks
HEALTH centre campaigners are urging local health bosses to start talks over developing a garage site in Scholar Green.
Vics' display was "a disgrace"
BIDDULPH Vics' chairman Terry Greer has described last night's thrashing as "the most disgraceful" performance by the side in his time at the club.
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