Northern Powerhouse?

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http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/business/news/13720289.Fears_grow_for_2...

"FEARS are growing for the future of 2,000 North-East steel jobs after SSI in Redcar missed a series of debt repayments.

SSI, the Thai-based owners of the Teesside iron and steel works, has been hit by falling demand for the steel, with prices for the commodity plummeting 40 per cent in the last year as a result.

The Magna Carta

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The Clause most referred to as still in existence: Clause 39: "No free man shall be taken or imprisoned, or dispossessed, or outlawed or exiled or in any way ruined, nor will we go and send against him except by the judgement of his peers or by the law of the land"

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Europe - Getting Stuck In

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The Twonks had promised the UK a referendum on Europe by 2017 - IN or OUT of the EU  - thats less than two years away, as if there isn't enough mess from the last five years to sort out ... mebbe Cameron wasn't expecting to win and the pages on his diary were deliberately left blank ... perhaps he was considering his very own  grande depart  ...  but hey ho it would seem that the French and Germans have already made plans for 2017  that may just slightly get in the way  .... 

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Borough Council Business - As Usual

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Borough Policy and Forward Plans are usually determined following public consultation exercises via either the Residents Panel of Local Business Panel and there are usually vacancies for members of the public, residents to participate and 'have a say' if they so wish. (Usually ignored)

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Sea Defences & Coastal Erosion

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Its a problem:

Apart from Scarborough other places of interest are at risk and seeking EU and Defra funding, to protect communities, towns and business's along the coast:

Hartlepool:   http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-32106494

Redcar: http://www.waterbriefing.org/home/flooding/item/6933-new-coastal-sea-def...

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Flood Alert & Spring Equinox

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Solar Eclipse + Equinox = Flood Alert ?

Public safety warning. The weekend will see the highest tide of the year backed by some forecasted large surf . Please be careful along seafront sites if your out and about over the weekend folks . We are all aware of what can happen. Stay safe and be cautious. High tides are 4.32AM and 4.45PM Saturday and 5.15AM and 5.28PM Sunday

via Secret Spot Surf Shop

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