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TREASURY ORDERS REVIEW OF QUANGO SPENDING

POLITICS Quango

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 14:22

The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced today, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending.

COMMON SENSE SOLUTION URGED TO DRUMCREE PARADE

ULSTER Politics

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 13:44

Common sense should find a solution to the Drumcree parade, Peter Robinson said today.

DIGGER USED TO STEAL ATM

ULSTER Digger

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 12:13

A digger was used to steal an ATM at a supermarket today, police said.

BABY AMONG LATEST SWINE FLU CASES

WALES, HEALTH Flu

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 11:33

A one-year-old baby has become one of the latest cases of swine flu in Wales, it was announced today.

FORMER MINISTER HENDERSON TO QUIT

POLITICS Henderson

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 11:30

Labour former minister Doug Henderson is to quit the Commons at the next General Election, he announced publicly today.

NO REGRETS OVER 'WINDOW DRESSING' SAYS FLINT

POLITICS Flint

time icon 04 Jul 2009 - 08:20

Labour MP Caroline Flint today said she had no regrets about accusing Gordon Brown of treating women as "window dressing".

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