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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Obsession with centralised planning 'will destroy countryside'
Obsession with centralised planning ‘will destroy countryside’

Huge swathes of countryside are seriously threatened due to government disregard, a report from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) revealed today. Over 27,000 hectares – roughly 36,000 football pitches – could be lost by 2020 due to the government’s housing plans, the CPRE discovered. Much of this land is currently designated as greenbelt…. Read more »

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Climate amendments enrage green groups
Climate amendments enrage green groups

Recent amendments to the energy bill have incensed environmentalist groups who say the legislation is unclear, unplanned, and would not insure the introduction of a feed-in tariff scheme. “The legislation put forward by the government is vaguely worded and gives no certainty to business that a feed will be introduced,” said Friends of the Earth’s… Read more »