South East MEP Sharon Bowles warns holidaymakers of Spanish timeshare scams
Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles, who represents South East England at the European Parliament, is warning holidaymakers about a slew...
31 Oct 2010
National News
Planning applications in Guildown Avenue
The last few years have seen much controversy over back garden developments proposed by owners of houses on the north side of Guildown Avenue. Three applications to extend outline permission were on the agenda for the meeting of Guildford Borough Council's planning committee on 19 October. Councillor Caroline Reeves had brought the applications to committee because she and her ward councillors, David Goodwin and Anne Meredith, had been inundated with comments from residents who are concerned about development along Green Lane, a quiet lane with ancient hedgerows on either side which extends from the end of The Mount to Henley Wood.
30 Oct 2010
Cable announces £1.3bn funding package for Post Office
"The package averages out at over £330m a year - more than double the subsidy paid to the Post Office for the past two years. A large proportion of the last Government's funding was spent on closing post offices. Our strategy is completely different - it addresses the underlying economics of the network, while maintaining its size and reach."
30 Oct 2010
Volunteers could earn 'care credits' for helping others
People who volunteer to help the elderly or disabled could earn time credits which they could then redeem for their own care later in life.
30 Oct 2010
Mayoress of Folkestone Charity Fundraiser: Nepalese Afternoon
Hosting an event is so totally different from being a guest. It is difficult to greet the visitors, engage them in the plan for the afternoon and answer all the questions that need answering from the people helping and supporting. Having said all that, the afternoon at St George's Church in Audley Road, Morehall was a great success.
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30 Oct 2010
Labour Cabinet Member Fined
One of Leicester's Labour Cabinet members, who in the past has supported a litter crackdown in the City centre has ironically been fined himself .... for littering!
29 Oct 2010