内容摘要："There is clearly lots of potential for building relationships and confidence in learning.”

"There is clearly lots of potential for building relationships and confidence in learning.”

It gives any adult over 21, born within the Hundred of St Briavels, and who had worked underground for a year and a day, the right to mine coal, iron and stone on personal plots known as "gales".Gloucestershire County Council put forth an amendment to allow the historic practice to continue, saying its contribution to global warming was "miniscule".

During the nationalisation of the coal industry in 1946, the Forest of Dean was exempt due to its unique form of ownership and history.However, Green Party councillors turned up the heat during a debate this week which called for more action on tackling climate change., they lobbied for MPs to release a planned phase-out of fossil fuels with their political parties.

Tidenham councillor, Chris McFarling, was the only one of the group to support the amendment.He said: "The amount that preserving this heritage contributes to global warming is minuscule, and its heritage importance is therefore worthy of being an exception.

"It is extremely important we acknowledge the freeminers and their right to burn coal."

Lydney councillor Alan Preest said he was "certainly not a climate change denier", but admitted the heritage deserved to be recognised.She cites a £15 TV for her daughter’s bedroom as her best purchase.

“I couldn’t believe it, I nearly skipped out of the shop I was that pleased.“I’ve actually kept the price tag on to remind me what a bargain it is,” she beams.

This Christmas, Charlotte, who started her online journey after a period of homelessness and the traumatic birth of Maeve, now aged four, has set herself a £5 budget for new festive decorations.“I got a little toadstool bauble for 50p, a rocking horse one which I will give to my mum," she says.