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Ruth Kelly in expenses scandal

Ruth Kelly, the Labour MP for Bolton West, claimed thousands of pounds worth of expenses for damage caused to her home by flooding, even though the property was insured. The former Cabinet minister is the latest MP to be embroiled in the expenses scandal which has engulfed Parliament over the last two weeks. It has been revealed that she used her taxpayer-funded second home allowances to pay for £31,000 of rebuilding,...
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Are you on digital TV yet?

To help with the digital switchover in our region later this year, advice is circulating about how certain groups of people can get extra assistance. TV is going digital in Granada from November 4th on BBC2, following by the rest of the channels in December.   The Switchover Help Scheme The Switchover Help Scheme was set up by the Government and is run by the BBC. Its purpose is to make digital TV easy for older and...
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Back Gurkhas now, Lib Dems tell Ruth Kelly

  LIBERAL Democrats in Bolton West are calling on Ruth Kelly, the Labour MP for the constituency, to support the Gurkhas after she voted against proposals to allow those who had fought for Britain to remain in the UK. Leading the call is Jackie Pearcey, the Lib Dem Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Bolton West, who has said how disappointed she is that the MP for the area voted to back to the Government’s...
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Residents called to action on winter gritting

  Residents and road users are being asked for their views on winter gritting in Bolton. In light of last winter’s difficult conditions, Bolton Council is reviewing its approach to gritting, and wants feedback on its service. A survey asking people for their views on the policy is available online at www.bolton.gov.uk/wintergritting or call the consultation and research team on 01204 332012 to obtain a paper copy. Westhoughton...
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