Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Heywood and Middleton, Councillor Wera Hobhouse says Nick Clegg will be a great leader and believes that this is an exciting time for the party, saying that the Labour government is suffering one disaster after another and that the Conservatives have failed to capture people's imaginations.
Scores of disabled people have been demonstrating against higher charges being introduced for care services.
People whose disabilities are not obvious are to be offered identity cards to help give them access to disabled facilities in Nottinghamshire. The idea came after Terry Gallagher, a Nottinghamshire resident, became fed up with having to explain why he needed to use a disabled toilet.
Gene therapy has been used to alleviate symptoms of a condition which is a leading cause of inherited learning difficulties and autism. There is currently no treatment for fragile X syndrome, also linked to epilepsy and abnormal body growth, but the new work raises hopes of progress.
Author Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, it has been revealed. In a letter published on the website of artist Paul Kidby, the writer said the condition was behind a "phantom stroke" he had earlier this year.
The Local Health Authorities still think that Moorgreen hospital is surplus to requirements. Over 18 months ago the Borough Council, in a motion at full council, called on the Local Health Authorities not only to reconsider their idea but also to provide enhanced services on the Moorgreen site.