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Armistice Day demo to go ahead as law gives no absolute power for ban Met

A pro-Palestinian demonstration is set to go ahead on Armistice Day after the head of the Metropolitan Police said there is “no absolute power” to ban protest. Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to try to block the gathering in London on Saturday. In a statement on Tuesday, Sir Mark said intelligence surrounding the potential for serious disorder this weekend

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National News

Labour frontbencher resigns over partys stance on Gaza

A Labour frontbencher has resigned over Sir Keir Starmer’s position on the crisis in the Middle East, adding to pressure on the Labour leader over his stance on the conflict. Imran Hussain, MP for Bradford East, said he was quitting his role as shadow minister for the new deal for working people to be able to “strongly advocate” for a ceasefire. In a letter to Sir Keir, he said he was “deeply troubled” by the Labour leader’s interview on LBC

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Local News

A10 Protest

Campaigners have been warned that their protests about new housing in West Winch could end up causing the very thing they do not want to see – homes being built without a new road. Residents who live along the A10 in the village were joined by county and borough councillor Alex Kemp yesterday to demonstrate on a number of issues, including what they believe are plans to construct up to 1,100 houses without an access road (see story above). However,

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Local News

Hi Tech Swaffham Bus Shelters

New bus shelters with real-time information screens, environmentally friendly grass roofing, and new cycle racks have been installed in Swaffham thanks to money secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to help improve bus services across the county. The advanced eco-bus shelters are replacing older bus stop shelters based in the town centre and are part of Norfolk County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan. The shelters feature LED lighting and

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Local News

Park and Ride Prices Reduced

Fares on all Norwich park & ride services will be even cheaper from this September, making it easier and more affordable to travel car-free into the city centre by bus. The new fares will be introduced, thanks to money that Norfolk County Council has secured from the Department for Transport (DfT) to help improve bus services across the county. From Monday 4 September, passengers will be able to travel all

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