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15 Oct 2009
National News
George, Vince and the plight of our fishermen
It's the end of the 76 day parliamentary recess.
15 Oct 2009
Surrey Tories refuse to act on climate change
Liberal Democrat Councillor Peter Lambell has condemned the recent refusal by Surrey County Council's Conservative administration to sign up to the national 10:10 climate change campaign.
15 Oct 2009
Heather Kidd Welcomes Cross Border Access To Free Swimming
Following an initiative by the Liberal Democrat Unitary Council Leader, Nigel Hartin, agreement has been reached for free access to be given to Powys pools for residents living just across County borders. The local and National Press had been alerted to the fact that whilst Shropshire allowed free access under a Government funded initiative to its swimming pools to everybody eligible, irrespective of where they lived, Powys Council barred residents living across the border in Shropshire.
15 Oct 2009
FIGURES SHOW CRIME IS FALLING IN CASTLE
Local residents can now report crime online at Northumbria Police's new website.
15 Oct 2009
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP takes fight to end neglect of old people in long term care to European Commission
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has taken the fight to end the scandalous neglect, discrimination and mistreatment faced by many older people in long term care homes to the European Commission in Brussels.
15 Oct 2009