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Wednesday, Oct 29

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Who really killed Hilda Murrell? New documentary raises more questions over murder of Shrewsbury peace campaigner

www.shropshirestar.com

Nearly four decades after the brutal murder of Shrewsbury environmentalist Hilda Murrell, doubts still linger over what really happened — and whether justice was ever done.

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For Women Scotland: Campaigner facing vandalism charge after spat involving brolly outside Parliament

www.scotsman.com

For Women Scotland campaigner Susan Smith is alleged to have damaged a counter-protestor’s umbrella during a demonstration in September.

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The 'secretive' fast track court system prosecuting hundreds for innocent mistakes: Campaigners urge reform of Single Justice Procedure after dementia-sufferer was fined £43 for unpaid car tax

www.dailymail.co.uk

The Single Justice Procedure (SJP) allows UK public authorities to bring quick prosecutions in hearings conducted behind closed doors.

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Bihar: Congress scramble over star campaigners

NEW DELHI: As senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi prepares to launch the party’s campaign for the Bihar Assembly elections from Wednesday, internal murmurs of discontent have reportedly emerged over the list of star campaigners finalised…

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Right to Roam campaigners call for access to walk along all England’s rivers

www.shropshirestar.com

Activists will stage nine protests where they will trespass on to private land along rivers.

Right to Roam campaigners call for access to walk along all England’s rivers

www.expressandstar.com

Activists will stage nine protests where they will trespass on to private land along rivers.

Right to Roam campaigners call for access to walk along all England’s rivers

www.standard.co.uk

Activists will stage nine protests where they will trespass on to private land along rivers.

Tuesday, Oct 28

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Facing charges for 'trans' brolly spat - Women's campaigner to report to police after 'vandalism' complaint

www.dailymail.co.uk

Parliamentary police officers have ordered a director of For Women Scotland to attend a police station to face vandalism charges over a broken brolly after a complaint by a trans activist.

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Prunella Scales: Friend of Labour leaders and high-profile campaigner

news.sky.com

Prunella Scales wasn't just a lifelong Labour supporter. She appeared in party political broadcasts for the party during the 2005 and 2010 general elections and was a tireless campaigner.

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'Every day the situation for Afghan women gets worse and worse,' campaigner says

www.france24.com

A leading campaigner for women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan says the recent cutting off of the internet in the country led many women there to "completely" lose hope for the future. Mursal Sayas says that "every day" the situation…

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Murder of Shrewsbury peace campaigner and rose grower is subject of new documentary airing tonight

www.shropshirestar.com

A documentary on the murder of a Shrewsbury peace campaigner and rose grower will delve into the police investigation and conspiracy theories around the case.

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In Pictures: Prunella Scales was an actress, campaigner and documentary maker

www.expressandstar.com

Although her most famous role was Sybil Fawlty, she charmed many with travelogues detailing her canal journeys with actor and husband Timothy West.

In Pictures: Prunella Scales was an actress, campaigner and documentary maker

www.shropshirestar.com

Although her most famous role was Sybil Fawlty, she charmed many with travelogues detailing her canal journeys with actor and husband Timothy West.

In Pictures: Prunella Scales was an actress, campaigner and documentary maker

www.standard.co.uk

Although her most famous role was Sybil Fawlty, she charmed many with travelogues detailing her canal journeys with actor and husband Timothy West.

Monday, Oct 27

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Campaigners say Save our Mystery amid water tank plan backlash

The area's MP has criticised how United Utilities have handled the development

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Nearly half the 1.48 million Stop Destroying Videogames signatures have been okayed, as campaigners seek "expert" backing

Almost half of the 1,448,270 signatures amassed by the Stop Destroying Videogames EU citizens' initiative have now been verified, according to the campaigners' latest update. Meanwhile, the group are working to "secure expert backing"…

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Bihar Assembly polls: Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka among Congress’ 40-star campaigners

www.thehindu.com

Senior leaders Ashok Gehlot, Tariq Anwar, Gaurav Gogoi, Mohammad Jawed, and Akhilesh Prasad Singh are also on the list

Sunday, Oct 26

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Damp and mouldy homes still an issue as Awaab’s Law comes in, campaigners warn

www.shropshirestar.com

There are calls for new tougher requirements for social landlords to act more quickly on issues to be applied urgently to the private rental sector.

Damp and mouldy homes still an issue as Awaab’s Law comes in, campaigners warn

www.expressandstar.com

There are calls for new tougher requirements for social landlords to act more quickly on issues to be applied urgently to the private rental sector.

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