Funding available for future Olympians
Wiltshire's sporting stars of the future are invited to apply for funding from the council.
WC
1 Sep 2011
National News
The Twitter Sensation: Folkestone Toddler Nearly Eats Slightly Out Of Date Pasty
Front page of the Folkestone Herald (if you excluded the advertising wrap-around) on 25 August had the headline of "Out-of-date pasty is sold to young mum: Toddler took bite of food three days past its sell-by date".
TP
1 Sep 2011
Government claims it will give power to local people to preserve village life
The Rural Challenge is published by a newly formed Rural Coalition, and argues that without radically empowering local people to make decisions about their communities, rural villages could be under threat.
1 Sep 2011
Wiltshire covenant launched to support armed forces
Wiltshire Council has reinforced its support for the armed forces with the launch of the county's first community covenant.
WC
31 Aug 2011
Cardiff Lib Dems at Mardi Gras with Pride!
Cardiff Lib Dems will be out and proud at Cardiff Mardi Gras on Saturday 3rd September, running a stall at the event and collecting signatures for a petition on Equal Marriage. Come along to meet local party members and supporters, to find out about the Liberal Democrats' longest and proudest record of LGBT equality, or to join the party and LGBT Lib Dems.
31 Aug 2011
Arriva buses taken to court by wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users in Darlington are taking legal action against a bus company after claims they have been discriminated against. They say Arriva's bus drivers regularly drive past them or do not let them on board despite there being space. Complaints were raised t Darlington Association on Disability (Dad), and now three people are taking Arriva North East to court. Arriva says it is "satisfied" with its services.
31 Aug 2011