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Campaign goes on in memory of Muireann
THE McLaughlin family handed over the Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser petition to MP Gordon Banks at a ceilidh night in memory of toddler Muireann.
Published: Wednesday, 30th April, 2008 12:00
MP seeks tighter safety standards
PROPOSED changes to the European manufacturing standard of blind cords have been branded “unsatisfactory” by Gordon Banks.
Published: Wednesday, 9th April, 2008 12:00
UK-wide support grows for loop cord ban
PEOPLE from across the UK are continuing to put their names on the Advertiser petition calling for the Government to ban looped blind cords. This week the issue is expected to be raised at Midlothian Council, and Edinburgh City Council has also declared an interest.
Published: Wednesday, 26th March, 2008 12:00
Government seeks new standards for loop cords
THE UK Government has revealed plans for a new European-wide manufacturing standard for the production of blind cords. It came as MP Gordon Banks raised the issue of looped blind cords on the floor of the House of Commons last Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, 19th March, 2008 12:00
Banks raises call for ban in House of Commons
OUR campaign to ban looped blind cords was stepped up yesterday (Wednesday) as local MP Gordon Banks raised the issue on the floor of the House of Commons.
Published: Wednesday, 12th March, 2008 10:00
Worldwide support for ban on loop cords
THE Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser campaign to outlaw the production of looped cords for window blinds and curtains has attracted worldwide support – and you can show your support by signing our online petition.
Published: Thursday, 6th March, 2008 12:00
Campaign: Ban 'lethal' loop cords
THE tragic death of Menstrie toddler Muireann McLaughlin, who lost her life after becoming tangled in the looped window blind cord has shocked the whole county. Now the Advertiser is campaigning for a ban on loop cords – and you can show your support by signing our online petition.
Published: Wednesday, 27th February, 2008 13:00
Final farewell to a 'little princess'
A MENSTRIE toddler tragically killed after becoming tangled in a blind cord was laid to rest last Wednesday.
Published: Wednesday, 20th February, 2008 12:30
A MENSTRIE toddler who died in a tragic accident has given two other children the precious gift of life.
Published: Wednesday, 13th February, 2008 12:30
Menstrie toddler dies in tragic accident
A MENSTRIE toddler has died in what police have described as a “tragic accident”.
Published: Wednesday, 6th February, 2008 12:30
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