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Caroline Flack to run ‘Mascarathon’ for Refuge

16. May 2012

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16 MAY 2012 Get set to see celebs including Caroline Flack, Donna Air and Zoe Salom carry a giant mascara wand down through the UK. Cosmetics brand Benefit has organised a charity run from Scotland to London to raise awareness and money for Refuge – a domestic violence charity for women and children. The ‘Mascarathon’ [...]

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Pets fostering service receives a cash boost

16. May 2012

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Pets fostering service receives a cash boost 8:00am Tuesday 15th May 2012 in News A CHARITY providing a fostering service for pets is to receive a £10,500 grant. Bolton-based Paws for Kids helps women, children and their pets flee abusive relationships by offering a safe haven for animals while families are rehomed. The charity received [...]

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Carlisle man assaulted wife in row over computer

16. May 2012

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By Staff Reporter Last updated at 13:53, Tuesday, 15 May 2012 A man grabbed his wife by the hair after rowing over a laptop computer, a court heard. Anthony Green, 28, caused Rachel Green to fall against a door and bang her head after an argument erupted into violence. Green, of South Henry Street, off [...]

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Experts on domestic abuse join for event

16. May 2012

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Experts on domestic abuse join for event 6:23pm Tuesday 15th May 2012 in News By Scott D’Arcy A DOMESTIC abuse charity is to hold its first ever conference featuring a host of professionals as well as victims talking about their experiences. HomeTruths, the Swindon-based charity, has gathered a wide range of experienced speakers on domestic [...]

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Computer row led to assault

15. May 2012

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By Staff Reporter Last updated at 13:53, Tuesday, 15 May 2012 A man grabbed his wife by the hair after rowing over a laptop computer, a court heard. Anthony Green, 28, caused Rachel Green to fall against a door and bang her head after an argument erupted into violence. Green, of South Henry Street, off [...]

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Building a Housing Ladder of Opportunity

15. May 2012

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Story tools Print this articleEmail to a friendYour feedback A radical revolution in the way that social housing is allocated and tenancies granted in Hammersmith Fulham is aimed at rewarding hard working residents with a local connection to the borough, who make a positive contribution to the community.  Hammersmith Fulham (HF) Council has unveiled a [...]

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Police Warning About Animals Bought Abroad

15. May 2012

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RECENT STORIES UNDERAGE ALCOHOL PURCHASE TEST LEAD TO INVESTIGATION - 2 Alfreton area pubs are being investigated following an undercover test purchase operation by the police, council and trading standards. More… POLICE SAY RECRUITMENT DRIVE A SUCCESS - Derbyshire Constabulary has thanked potential new recruits for their interest in joining the force. More… POLICE SEIZE [...]

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Friday Night Football + Domestic Violence, Firearms & Knife Education

15. May 2012

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    Eastleigh police  will be supporting the Friday Night Football Five Aside Tournament taking place at Fleming Park this week. The event is being organised by Eastleigh Borough Council Community Safety Partnership and is designed to raise awareness of a number of social issues. Organising the event, Annette Macnamara from the Community Safety Partnership said “One [...]

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Launch Of Foster Care Fortnight In Northants

15. May 2012

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Launch Of Foster Care Fortnight In Northants Councillor Andrew Grant and foster carers at The Cobblers in Northampton make a 22 on the pitch.A child comes into care and needs a foster family every 22 minutes across the UK. That’s the stark message behind this year’s Foster Care Fortnight, a national drive to recruit more [...]

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Tyler Whelan death: Agencies ‘missed chances’

15. May 2012

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14 May 2012 Last updated at 18:42 By Nic Rigby and Mark Bulstrode BBC News Tyler Whelan had blunt trauma injuries to his head Child protection agencies missed “numerous opportunities” in the care of a five-year-old boy murdered by his mother’s partner, a report has said. Tyler Whelan’s mother, Stephanie Whelan, 27, was found guilty [...]

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