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Lib Dem Pays Fair as Opposition to Unjust Post Office Charge Continues

With residents receiving their new council tax bills for the year this month, Lib Dems on Bedford Borough Council are continuing to highlight the unfairness of the additional charge that is forced upon those who pay their bill at the post office. Lib Dem Borough Councillor Paul Whitehead, who spoke out against the Post Office charges when they were examined by the council's Corporate & Resource committee in December, has now taken action by cancelling his own direct debit to the council and paying by a "Help the Aged" credit card instead.

13 Apr 2007
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Fish pollutants' link to diabetes

More evidence has emerged suggesting a link between pollutants found in oily fish and type two diabetes. An international team found high levels of persistent organic pesticides (POPs) in the blood correlated to insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes.

12 Apr 2007
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Baywatch aids blue badge parking

A city council has launched a campaign to tackle the misuse of disabled car parking bays at its leisure centres. The Baywatch campaign, launched in Preston in Lancashire, covers both Fulwood and West View leisure centres. The national campaign aims to discourage non-disabled drivers from using parking spaces meant for blue badge holders at supermarkets.

12 Apr 2007
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