MP calls for clarity for Thomas Cook and Arcadia group staff in Kendal
Local MP Tim Farron has called on both Thomas Cook and Arcadia Group to be clear about their future plans for their stores and their staff based in the South Lakes
29 Nov 2011
National News
EU urged to take lead on climate after Brazil and India let the world down
On the first day of the UN's climate change summit in Durban, South Africa, UK Lib Dem MEP and President of the ELDR party Sir Graham Watson,has urged the EU to join forces with smaller nations in trying to urgently secure a new climate agreement.
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29 Nov 2011
Watson will be a great leader for Liberals in Europe – Clegg
Liberal Democrat Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has congratulated Sir Graham Watson MEP on his election as (ELDR), the grouping of Liberal parties in Europe.
29 Nov 2011
Lib Dem Disbelief at Recycling Centre Closures
The Liberal Democrat Opposition at County Hall has reacted with shock and astonishment at the Cabinet Member's decision to go ahead with his decision to close the St Osyth and High Ongar Recycling Centres.
28 Nov 2011
ECC presses ahead to close recycling centres
Essex County Council is going ahead with its decision to close the St Osyth and High Ongar Recycling Centres, despite Lib Dem calls for a rethink. This flies in the face of the recommendation of the Environment Scrutiny Committee of 17 November that the Cabinet Member reconsider his original decision pending a scrutiny review into other options.
28 Nov 2011
Get Along to the Big Christmas Lights Switch-On Tomorrow Night!
The Christmas Lights Switch-on is taking place tomorrow night, so get along to the Embankment to enjoy a sp ectacular Fire and Light Show as the Festive Season in Bedford town centre gets underway with a bang.
28 Nov 2011