LGBT asylum claims must be handled by trained staff
The European Parliament has made amendments to a proposed new EU law (but one which the UK is not taking part in) on handling claims for asylum.
6 Apr 2011
National News
Coming Soon to Bedford: Electric Car Plug-In Charging Posts
In addition to our efforts over recent weeks to protect rural bus routes and prevent the cuts of neighbouring Conservative-run councils from damaging cross-boundary services, we have been working hard on another significant feature of our ongoing campaign to support sustainable transport in Bedford Borough, with exciting results. We have helped to lead a successful bid which is bringing in nearly £3 million to the Eastern region for electric car charging points. We will therefore shortly be installing four charging posts as part of a first wave of eight posts, with two plug-in points on each, in public places around Bedford. Even better, we have agreement that the electricity for these will be provided free of charge by renewable energy providers Ecotricity. So, as electric cars become more widely available over the coming months and years, local residents will be well placed to take advantage of the electric car revolution.
6 Apr 2011
School Crossing Patrol saved
Good news has been received by St Peter's School headmaster Iain Gunn - the school crossing patrol has been saved!
6 Apr 2011
Speed of Tory U-turns increasing says local Lib Dems
Cllr Bill Boulter has been campaigning to protect the future of the 'Breaking the Barriers' schemes which provide employment opportunities and training for disabled and lesser able adults across the county. The Tories have persistently tried to cut this much loved service, but thanks to pressure from Cllr Boulter and supporters of the scheme the Tories have given a reprieve to some the of projects.
6 Apr 2011
Guaranteed rise in pensions will help 47,000 pensioners in Wolverhampton says Jonathan Webber
From Wednesday 6 April 2011, every pensioner will get a guaranteed rise in their state pension matching the highest of inflation, increase in average earning or 2.5%.
6 Apr 2011
Fire Board Convener's comments over Balmossie backed
Former Dundee City Councillor Allan Petrie, who is now Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Dundee City East, today backed comments made by Tayside Fire & Rescue Board Convener Ken Lyall that a centralised Scotland-wide Fire Service could result in re-opening the debate over the future of the Balmossie Fire Station.
6 Apr 2011