Nick Clegg's speech on radical political reform plans Mon, 07 Jun 2010
In his first speech to Parliament as Deputy Prime Minister, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg today outlined his radical plans for political reform.
8 Jun 2010
National News
New parking plans for Park Road West
Many City workers park their cars all day round the West Park and then walk the rest of the way to work. That's fine in most areas but it causes problems outside the West Park Hospital. Not only are visitors to the hospital frequently inconvenienced but many West Park users have raised concerns about a lack of parking near to the popular West Park Tea Rooms and the play area. Plans have now been submitted to install time limited parking outside the hospital to benefit hospital visitors, Tea Room customers and play area users alike.
8 Jun 2010
Lottery votes needed for Stables
Ouseburn Ward councillor Gareth Cooper is urging residents of the ward, and residents of other areas who support the Stepney Bank Stables, to vote for them to receive a substantial Lottery funding boost.
8 Jun 2010
Undergrads must be cornerstone of new Ambleside strategy says Farron
South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron has responded to the University of Cumbria's strategy for the Ambleside campus by demanding that full time undergraduate students are the corner stone of any new strategy.
8 Jun 2010
Farron calls on Defra Secretary to intervene over woodland sale
Plans to stop a popular forest path from being sold to private buyers have been stepped up after South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, wrote to Defra Secretary, Caroline Spellman, to ask her to intervene and prevent the Forestry Commission from selling Sawrey Ground Forest.
8 Jun 2010
100 Today: Many, Many, Many Happy Returns!
It is a great pleasure to share in the celebrations of the people of Folkestone, and especially for someone who has lived here so long. The Mayoress and I were invited by the family of Lillian, known as Mary, to share the joy of her 100th birthday. I'm not sure who was more surprised when we met: Mary for the fact that the Mayor was kneeling at her feet to wish her a Happy Birthday, or us as we walked in to see her in full Salvation Army uniform which is still in good condition after 80 years!
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8 Jun 2010