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Councils 'collect waste separately'

'One in four' councils are insisting on collecting food waste separately

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

More than a quarter of councils now insist that households separate food waste for collection in the drive to hit recycling targets, it has emerged.

Britain braced for the big chill

Two geese blend in with the snow on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

The UK has been plunged into a freezing snap as an Arctic weather front swept in, blanketing parts of Scotland and northern England in snow.

Man charged with youth manslaughter

The two Sussex Police officers allegedly stole bottles of wine

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of an Arab student.

DR Congo refugees 'losing families'

Many displaced Congolese people have lost contact with family members

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

More than half of the people displaced by the latest fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo have become separated from family members, aid agencies have claimed.

Immigrant amnesty plans 'naive'

Boris Johnson wants more influence over the choice of the next Met Police chief

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

The Mayor of London's plans to study the potential benefits of an amnesty for illegal immigrants were described as "naive" by the Government.

'Political failure' behind BNP rise

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears called for a new drive against the BNP

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

White working class voters have turned to the far-right British National Party because they feel ignored by mainstream politicians, a Cabinet minister has said.

'Missile kills UK terror suspect'

Reports that a UK terror suspect has been killed in a US missile attack

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British man suspected of masterminding the 2006 airline bomb plot has been killed in a US missile attack in Pakistan.

Ministers 'set to ban happy hour'

Ministers are set to announce a ban on 'happy hours', reports claim

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

Ministers are set to ban happy hours in pubs and clubs as part of a crack down on binge-drinking, it has been claimed.

Poisoning accused: I may come to UK

Andrei Lugovoy named by British prosecutors as main suspect in Litvineko murder

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

The Russian man accused of fatally poisoning Alexander Litvinenko would consider coming to Britain to be questioned by Scotland Yard, it has been reported.

Concern over Baby P mother identity

Fears for Baby P mother's safety in the future

11:54am Saturday 22nd November 2008

MPs have expressed concern at suggestions the mother of Baby P could be granted a new identity - costing taxpayers millions of pounds.

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"Usually flag poles are installed on the top of buildings and the colour of the pole is not much of an issue, however, in this case the flagpole will be protruding at a 45 degree angle from the front of the building, at first storey height.”  − Bradford Council spokesman

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"Clearly she initially did not receive the standard of service which we routinely provide and a senior officer has apologised to her for this. The Keighley neighbourhood police team, which has taken up the investigation, currently has a number of lines of inquiry open into the incident and had stepped up patrols to reassure residents" − Det Chief Insp Mick Oddy

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Town mayor Cllr Liz Trainor, pictured outside the front of Silsden Town Hall
Pole axed

A town council has been ordered to paint a flagpole black so that it blends in with its surroundings.

Call to ‘shop and stop’ historic mill from closing

A rallying call is being made to the public to support a famous mill store threatened with closure.

Police ‘fail’ to turn up after car pelted

A woman has hit out at the police for their lack of response after her car was attacked while she drove through Keighley.

Tributes pour in for Silsden rugby man

The death of Peter Fell was felt across the sporting communities of Silsden, Steeton and Keighley as tributes poured in for the long-time president of Silsden Park Rangers ARLFC.

Disputed skatepark is given go-ahead

Plans for a new concrete skatepark at Oakbank School have been approved.

‘Improve roads before housing’

Improvements must be made to the road network before thousands of planned new homes are built.

The pond at Devonshire Park, Keighley
Bill's verse marked park opening

Not the most exciting of views but a tranquil evocation of Edwardian Keighley, this old postcard showing the pond in Devonshire Park — originally described as an “ornamental serpentine lake” — has been supplied by Mrs Stone, of Grange Road, Riddlesden.

Robert Kilroy-Silk has won respect amongst his fellow jungle campers
Kilroy-Silk impresses jungle mates

Robert Kilroy-Silk earned respect among his fellow I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! competitors after enduring a work-out session involving bugs, rats and snakes.

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Kiwis claim World Cup glory

For the second time in three years, New Zealand turned the formbook upside down to pull off a stunning 34-20 victory over Australia.

Reports that a UK terror suspect has been killed in a US missile attack
'Missile kills UK terror suspect'

The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British man suspected of masterminding the 2006 airline bomb plot has been killed in a US missile attack in Pakistan.




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