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Housing prisoners in court cells is more expensive than the Ritz

The overcrowding crisis in Britain's prisons means that the Government has been forced to house prisoners in court cells at greater expense than if they had booked them luxury rooms at the Ritz, the Liberal Democrats have revealed. Figures from parliamentary questions show that prisoners have spent the night in court cells on 77 occasions this year at a cost of more than £1800 per night - more than a deluxe suite at the Ritz.

14 May 2007
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Dog

Can you help find Bracken?

A dog hunt is underway across Folkestone after a Patterdale Terrier disappeared from its home in Acrise, near Folkestone. The owners have sent out an email across the area appealing for local people to help them find Bracken and are offering a cash reward.

14 May 2007
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Lib Dems Demand General Election!

Following the resignation of Tony Blair, Liberal Democrats have called for a General Election. Ming Campbell, Lib Dem Leader said "Before the last General Election Tony Blair pledged to serve a full third term and the British electorate voted for him on this basis. Now the Prime Minister is leaving it is only right that the British public have their say on who will be their next Prime Minister."

14 May 2007
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Group of Lib Dem Councillors

Lib Dems celebrate election success

40 Liberal Democrats were elected to Chelmsford Borough Council and Great Baddow and Writtle Parish Councils on 3rd May. Most of those councillors plus their helpers came together to mark their election success at a post-election celebration. The Liberal Democrats were the ONLY party to have more seats in Chelmsford after the 3rd May elections than before.

13 May 2007
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