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Lambeth Toilet Apology

A Tory councillor from Lambeth has dismissed claims he made homophobic comments about "deviant behaviour" in public toilets.

13 Jul 2005
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Kennedy sets out principles of Liberal Democrat foreign policy

Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has set out the four principles that will underpin Liberal Democrat foreign policy in this parliament. In a keynote speech on internationalism this afternoon Mr Kennedy said "foreign policy should not be about either permanent friends or permanent interests. Instead it should be based on and conducted against the backdrop of permanent values." In the same speech he also spoke about last week's London bombings and the situation in Iraq.

12 Jul 2005
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Hawkinge Parish Council Vacancy

Hawkinge Parish Council has received permission from Shepway District Council to fill oÂne vacancy by co-option. Any elector who would like to be considered for co-option should write to the Clerk stating your qualifications, and interests that you think will contribute to the work of the Parish Council and benefit the community.

12 Jul 2005
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At Least 50 Killed In London Attack

The head of the Metropolitan Police has said that the final death toll for the London bomb attack will be at least 50. Sir Ian Blair said there were a number of bodies still in the Tube train at Russell Square but that the final figure was unlikely to top 100.

8 Jul 2005
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