Local feeling does not necessarily concur with the press.

当地人的看法不一定和媒体一致。

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Tory MSP Mr Fergusson and Labour counterpart Dr Murray said the petition showed the strength of local feeling about the need for improvements.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Scotland | Public backing for road upgrade

The local feeling is very strongly anti any change in ownership or management, on the basis of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.

BBC: Survey finds opposition to privatisation of forests

His lawyer told the BBC that, in view of strong local feeling against his client, he had asked for the case to be transferred to Tehran.

BBC: Profile: Hashem Aghajari