British holidaymakers too worried about the cost of healthcare to seek medical treatment abroad
Free EHIC card would give travellers peace of mind

St Mary, Bosley included in £15.5 million for England's historic places of worship
English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announced more than £15.5 million to support urgent repair work to 150 Grade I and II* listed places of worship across England

£25m to protect precious woodland and landscapes from disease
The fight against a deadly plant disease plaguing historic gardens, woodland and heathlands across England and Wales received a significant boost as Environment Minister Jane Kennedy announced £25 million to help eradicate the disease

Sports Village Plan for Macclesfield Park
Plans to create a £300,000 community sports village within Macclesfield’s South Park have been unveiled

Brits' health left at risk over bargain holiday season - Travellers urged to check EHIC expiry date
Holiday bargain hunters travelling in Europe are being urged to check their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) expiry date before they travel to avoid them having to pay out unnecessarily for medical costs that could be covered by a valid EHIC

Consumer direct reveals top 10 complaints in 2008
Complaints about second hand cars bought from independent dealers have once again topped the list of complaints received by government-funded advice service Consumer Direct

Traffic Officers commended after bridge incident
Two Highways Agency Traffic Officers have been praised for their tenacity and sensitivity after spending more than an hour talking a man away from Barton Bridge

Mortgage rescue scheme extended across the North West
A mortgage rescue scheme to help vulnerable families at risk of repossession to stay in their homes is being rolled out across the North West

Know your rights when shopping in the sales
As many people rush out to take advantage of the January sales, Consumer Direct is advising shoppers that they have exactly the same statutory rights when they buy sale goods as they do for full price items

New Year Call for Safer Driving
Motorists are being urged to make safer driving one of their New Year's Resolutions for 2009

Patients to have say in improving GP services
More than five million patients in England are being asked for their views on how to improve family doctor services in a new survey

Farming Campaign Tackles one of North West's Deadliest Industries
A campaign to prevent deaths on farms launches highlighting farming as one of the most dangerous ways to make a living in Britain

Look after your Loo on World Toilet Day
The Consumer Council for Water is calling for consumers to use their loos responsibly by not sending inappropriate items down the drain

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