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Hornchurch, located in the London Borough of Havering, is a peaceful suburb with beautiful parks, historic buildings, and a strong community feel. However, like any thriving residential area, Hornchurch is not immune to pest problems. From rodents and wasps to cockroaches and bed bugs, pests can quickly turn from a minor nuisance into a major issue.

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PM's 2013 message

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 12/30/2012 - 9:32am

The Prime Minister has admitted 2012 had been a tough year for many families but said the country was “heading in the right direction” on all the big issues.

In his new year message, David Cameron said “real progress” was being made on cutting the deficit, reforming welfare and improving school standards.

The PM added: “This is my message to the country at the start of 2013. We can look to the future with realism and optimism.

“Realism, because you can’t cure problems that were decades in the making overnight. There are no quick fixes and I wouldn’t claim otherwise...

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'Tis the season for your brolly!

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 12/26/2012 - 8:43am
Yet more heavy rain is forecast for the next few days across the South West. The Met Office says we are in for a mixture of blustery showers, gales and a risk of more flooding. Meanwhile, anyone hoping that 2013 will bring an end to the wet and miserable weather will be sadly mistaken. The first week of January will continue largely unsettled and often windy, with occasionally heavy bands of rain crossing the UK, separated by clearer but more showery interludes. Western and southwestern parts are considered most likely to see the heaviest rain with temperatures near or just below average to...
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Overturned tanker carrying slurry closes A30 at Scorrier

Devon & Cornwall Police have reported that at 10.20am this morning (Monday 24th December) emergency services attended the scene of a road traffic collision on the A30 eastbound onslip of the A30 at Scorrier.

A tanker carrying a large amount of slurry, thought to be in the region of 3,000 gallons, has overturned. A second vehicle is attending the scene to remove the load from the overturned lorry. The Exeter-bound carriageway of the A30 was closed and is expected to be closed until lunchtime.
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EDL plan controversial protest in Cambridge

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Fri, 12/21/2012 - 1:44pm

(Newspoint) Despite a significant demise of support the far-right group the English Defence League have announced plans to protest in Cambridge. Police and the local council have announced that they are preparing for a march on February 23rd, and intend to ensure the least disruption for the people of the city.

A counter demonstrations has already been planned by Unite Against Fascism, who hold opposition rallies at almost all of the EDL's meets.

Cllr Rod Cantrill, city council executive councillor for public places said: “We, in Cambridge made it quite clear last year that...

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Badger sleeping habits could help target TB control

Sleeping away from the family home is linked to health risks for badgers, new research by the University of Exeter and the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) has revealed.

Scientists found that badgers which strayed away from the family burrow in favour of sleeping in outlying dens were more likely to carry TB.

The 12-month study of 40 wild badgers was funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and could have implications for the management of bovine TB in parts of the UK.

The behaviour of individual animals is thought to be a...

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British Freedom Party de-registered as an electoral body

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 12/19/2012 - 2:08pm

(NewsPoint) According to reports the far-right British Freedom Party has removed itself, or been removed from the Electoral Commission. According to the Electoral Commission, the British Freedom Party was de-registered on the 11th of December of this year and the reason given was they were 'Statutorily De-registered'.

The clarify that: "Deregistered parties will either have a status of Voluntarily Deregistered if they chose to remove themselves from the register or Statutorily Deregistered if they were removed by the Electoral Commission for a compliance breach."

Hope Not Hate, a...

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London Ambulance: Staff responded to over 10,000 calls last week, 12% rise on last year

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 12/19/2012 - 8:19am

(NewsPoint) – Last week London Ambulance Service experienced its busiest week ever for potentially life-threatening incidents with the arrival of colder weather and Christmas celebrations

London Ambulance service staff responded to 9,662 seriously ill and injured patients last week, a 12 per cent rise over last year.

With the busy festive season, the London Ambulance say that demand on the Service has continued to remain high in the last few days.

The Ambulance service say that among the types of calls that they have received, there was an increase patients with...

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Savings levels rise for the second successive quarter

New research released from NS&I’s Quarterly Savings Survey shows that savings levels have risen for the second successive quarter. Britons are now saving 7.33% of their income each month, £90 in real terms, a rise from 7.17% in the previous quarter. Albeit positive news, savings levels are rising from a low level previously. In Spring 2012, Britons were saving 7.08% of their income each month, their lowest amount for more than a year previously, and 28% of Britons now believe they won’t be able to sustain the same level of saving over the next three months.

The findings show...

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Fuel spill on A38 threatens spawning salmon

Update: The A38 has now reopened in both directions between Trerulefoot Roundabout in Trerulefoot and Carkeel Roundabout in Saltash. The road was closed after a fuel tanker overturned yesterday, spilling petrol onto the road. The tanker has now been removed from the scene, but the road is said to be badly damaged. Diversions around Tideford are in place and seem to be working well.

Earlier: Police were called to reports of a broken down fuel tanker on the A38 at Menheniot at 4.30pm yesterday (13th December). It appears that the vehicle’s engine had blown.

While being towed...

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