Farron welcomes future farming drive
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new Government drive to encourage more fresh talent and young people to enter into the agricultural industry.
19 Jul 2012
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"Dereliction of duty" from Tory leadership on Town Hall
Brentwood's Liberal Democrat group have hit out at Brentwood's Tory leadership after Brentwood Council Leader Louise McKinlay and Deputy Leader Roger Hirst's refused to accept an invitation to sit on the Borough's Cross Party Town Hall Delivery Group.
19 Jul 2012
Surrey County Council Liberal Democrats have called for more support for voluntary organisations in the county
Speaking at County Hall, Cllr Fiona White, the Liberal Democrat Adult Social Care spokesperson, said; "The issue is to make sure that the right sort of advice and support is available to Surrey residents as many of them cope with the changes in welfare benefits arising from the Coalition's need to reduce the financial deficit this country faces.
18 Jul 2012
Councillor urges ambulance service chiefs to think again
A Hinckley Councillor is urging the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) to re-think plans that could see the ambulance...
18 Jul 2012
MP hails new apprenticeships for the South Lakes
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed news of 15 new apprenticeship programmes to be made available to 16-18 year olds in South Lakes.
18 Jul 2012
Bedfringe 2012 is in Full Swing, Bringing a Wide Range of Top Quality Performing Arts to Bedford
On Monday night I was at 'Bedfringe 6ix... Live!', a fantastic evening of music and comedy helping to get this year's 6th annual Bedfringe Festival off to a flying start. The festival got underway on Friday 13th July, and already there is a real buzz about the quality of performances taking place. It runs right through to 28th July, with a tremendous array of theatre, comedy, poetry, music, dance and more on offer, right here in Bedford across a number of venues. The festival has grown over the years since its inaugural year in 2007, and the high quality, wide range of performances on offer are a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved on the Bedfringe Team.
18 Jul 2012