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Elderly council tax protestor undaunted by jail
Elderly council tax protestor undaunted by jail

An 83-year-old Devon pensioner says she would rather face a prison term than comply with a court order for non-payment of council tax. Elizabeth Winkfield appeared before magistrates yesterday following summonses from Torridge District Council against 110 people for non-payment. Ms Winkfield, who lives alone in a bungalow, was the only one of those summoned… Read more »

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Avian influenza fight far from over
Avian influenza fight far from over

The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday said the bird flu virus in Asia may take many years to control. In a statement released in Vietnam, the WHO warned that “full control” was some way off in the countries affected by the A(H5N1) virus. Health experts are urging Asian countries to remain vigilant so as to… Read more »