Glenis Ansell stormed to victory in the Calne Council Lickhill by-election winning 278 votes (35%).
The Liberal Democrats have published plans to protect Britain from the worst effects of flooding, as the Met Office warns that severe flooding is due to worsen in the years ahead.
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Lib Dem councillor Elwyn Watkins has described as shokcing the revelation that housing a prisoner in a police cell costs taxpayers £459 per night - the same amount as it would cost of a seven-night stay on the Caribbean island of Barbados, including the flights!
A woman who claims she faced discrimination at work because she needed to look after her disabled son has won the latest round in her legal battle. The judgement could signal ground-breaking changes for anyone who looks after sick, frail or disabled relatives. In the UK, that means six million people.
A landmark case which could give new rights to millions of carers may affect workplace relations, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Sharon Coleman, who has a disabled son, has won the initial stages of a case at the European Court of Justice claiming "discrimination by association".
