Knife injury admissions in Bedford more than double in five years
Admissions to hospital for injuries resulting from knife injuries have more than doubled over five years figures have shown.
13 Dec 2009
National News
Bercow refers to Lib Dems idea for separate constituency for Speaker
Mr Speaker Bercow has mentioned the option of a switch to a new seat, with only MPs as his 'constituents', in line with a proposal which local Lib Dems made in September.
13 Dec 2009
Cameron's tax plan is a sham - Huhne
Commenting on David Cameron's plans to bar people who do not pay full UK tax from Parliament and the Government, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said "David Cameron's plan is a sham. The super rich like Lord Ashcroft, Zac Goldsmith or Labour's Lord Paul can be fully resident for tax purposes in the UK, but if they are able to opt for non-dom status they will not pay a penny in UK tax on their main fortune outside Britain."
13 Dec 2009
Chelmsford commuters would rather work near home
Commuters making the daily train trip from Chelmsford to London would rather work nearer home, even if that means taking a pay cut. That was the conclusion of research undertaken by Stephen Robinson and Chelmsford Liberal Democrats.
12 Dec 2009
40,000 child alcohol crimes in five years - Huhne
Nearly 40,000 children have been fined, cautioned or taken to court for alcohol-related offences in the last five years. The number has increased by over a quarter in that period, according to research by the Liberal Democrats. The key points are:
12 Dec 2009
Letter to the editor on Copenhagen
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11 Dec 2009