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Ask for Angela scheme available at Christmas
Designed to provide support and reassurance when out on a date
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Key figureheads pledge to tackle violence against women
Council and police join forces to mark White Ribbon Day
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Property nets millions of pounds for vital services
£2.7m has been generated for front line services in last year
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Couple to retire after caring for over 200 children during 48 years of foster caring
People encouraged to become foster carers
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£2m investment to help vulnerable families
£2m raised from council tax will keep open more children's centres