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Cllr Barry Aspinell

Hanningfield re-arrested: Calls for independent investigation at County Council

Brentwood's Liberal Democrat County Councillors, Cllr Barry Aspinell & Cllr David Kendall, have joined the growing demand for a full, independent investigation into the financial affairs of the organisation after Lord Hanningfield (Paul White) was, according to the BBC, arrested for matters relating to fraud at the county council just days after his release from prison after serving nine weeks of a nine month sentence after his conviction for fraud at the House of Lords.

15 Sep 2011
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Expense claims need investigation at Essex CC

Former Conservative leader Lord Hanningfield has been arrested again, shortly after leaving prison only nine weeks into a nine month sentence for defrauding the taxpayer. Police now want to investigate his time leading Essex County Council. Said Cllr. Tom Smith-Hughes (Liberal Democrat leader at Essex CC): "The Liberal Democrats knew that there were very serious allegations against Lord Hanningfield which had been referred by Essex County Council to the Police. Justice must be done and seen to be done."

15 Sep 2011
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James Sapwell

Seeking solutions for Hopefield’s future

Cllr James Sapwell, Brentwood North, has expressed his sorrow at the death of Ernie Clarke MBE, founder of Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, and vowed to do all he can to ensure a positive future for the organisation.

15 Sep 2011
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Botulism Warning on selected La Ruche products

The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to consume certain branded foods that have been linked to an outbreak of botulism in France. Botulism is a rare but serious illness that causes muscle weakness and breathing problems, and can be fatal.

14 Sep 2011
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