The idea of having a 'green belt' to protect cities from urban and industrial development, started in the 1930's.
Oxford's policy came into being in 1975, but is constantly being challenged as pressures on housing continue.
Charity Climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Mark of Allclean will set off on an expedition in early September this year, to raise money for wounded British Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The charity he's collecting for is HELP FOR HEROES.
Long time volunteer of the Sobell House Hospice, Trish Wagstaff, has found a novel way of raising funds for the Sobell Charity.
By swimming with man-eating sharks!
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