Birmingham Ladywood MP and former Cabinet minister Clare Short says she will be stepping down as an MP at the next General Election. Ms Short blamed Tony Blair's foreign policy and said: "I have reached a stage where I am profoundly ashamed of the government."
Seven in 10 families caring for someone with severe learning disabilities are close to or has reached breaking point, a survey suggests.
An investigation into healthcare given to people with mental health problems and learning disabilities shows they often get worse treatment than others.
Dundee LibDems today (Thursday 14th September) have welcomed a report to the City Council's Education Committee recommending support for local schools getting ready for a new technology project.
A BBC report says more than 200 children left without a school after it was destroyed by fire are to be given temporary accommodation in Port Lympne wildlife park.
Following rumours that the 500 bus may be rerouted away from Centre Drive local councillor Janet Whitehouse has written to Arriva to establish the facts.
