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"WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES"

That's what the song says but for many women in Scarborough and Whitby a day makes a big difference. A woman who turns 60 on 6th April 2010 or later will get a full state pension with just 30 years' National Insurance contributions instead of the 39 (44 for men) needed now. That's good news for carers and women who have had breaks from full-time work. But a woman who turns 60 on 5th April 2010 or earlier with the same 30 years National Insurance contributions will get a state pension of £67.23 - losing more than £20 a week. That reduced pension will cost her on average about £25,000 over the rest of her life.

16 Jan 2008
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Success for Parklands

After a sustained campaign by Councillor Pat Brooks, Waltham Abbey Town and District councillor, a 40 mph speed limit in Parklands has been introduced. 'I was delighted to see the 40mph signs go in' said Pat. 'This is a busy road with houses each side and I hope the speed limit will make it safer.'

16 Jan 2008
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"Closures by the backdoor… again!" says Rochdale MP

Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has criticised local health bosses following their decision not to provide alternative accomodation at Rochdale Infirmary to replace the closed Stonehill wards. Stonehill was closed last year after fire officers expressed concerns about its fire worthiness. Most beds were transfered to Fairfield, Bury. The Friends of Rochdale Hospitals led by Father Arthur Nearey had suggested reopening the former Watson, Holden and Healey wards. However, in a report considered by the Pennine Acute Board, they have claimed that it will take too long and cost too much. This will lead to some local people having to travel on as many as three buses to see their loved ones in Fairfield.

16 Jan 2008
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Wisdom family makes care decision

The family of legendary showman Sir Norman Wisdom have spoken about their decision to admit him to a care home. Nick Wisdom said his 92-year-old father, who suffers from vascular dementia, was no longer able to interact with his family as he used to.

16 Jan 2008
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Support for disabled children must be easy and accessible

am delighted to be able to sum up on behalf of the Liberal Democrats; I have just been appointed the party's disability spokesman, and this is my first debate in post. I thank the right hon. Member for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (Mr. Clarke) for triggering the debate, and for his well-thought-out introduction. I also thank the hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr. Harper) and for Blackpool, North and Fleetwood (Mrs. Humble) for their excellent contributions.

JB
16 Jan 2008
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Increased security at Brentwood stations welcomed

The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the news that ONE Railway has contracted a Security company (MH Security) to provide security agents for Brentwood Station. The agents have been taken on to help improve passenger safety and reduce the number of groups congregating at the station after school and into the early evening. This is an additional initiative to work already being done in the area by the local police and PCSOs.

15 Jan 2008
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