The Liberal Democrats last week led a defeat for the Government in a vote on the rights of retired Gurkha soldiers to live in the UK. MPs voted to condemn the Government's guidelines that would have seen just 100 of the thousands of retired Gurkhas facing deportation being allowed to remain here.
Local Lib Dem Councillor, Dale Keeling is taking his role as Special Olympics Ambassador a little more seriously by organising a fund raiser.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Western Park.
St Peter's Ward Focus Team are delivering their May Focus across the Ward. The main stories are: Disgust at Labour's treatment of Gurkhas, Action on Alley way fly tipping, Liberal Democrats' plans for our City, European Elections June 4th, Our Euro MP Liz Lynne: A record of action, a promise of more!
Health campaigner, Tim Farron MP has reiterated his call for more doctors to be appointed to Westmorland General Hospital following a report from the Independent Health Experts to the County's Health Committee.
Reports that the Government is to include a new requirement for registration of all landlords in a Green Paper due to be produced later this month have received a cool reaction from Newcastle Lib Dem campaigners.