East: Blue Badge blues...
The disabled driver's Blue Badge scheme is abused in many parts of the country. Even being issued with one comes into question. But does this malpractice go on in our region?
22 Oct 2006
News
VANDALISM IN GOLDSWORTH PARK - LIB DEMS HOLD URGENT PUBLIC MEETING
Rising incidences of vandalism in Goldsworth Park have been of great concern to all Goldsworth Park Councillors. The recent slashing of car tyres by vandals to over 100 cars in Woking was the last straw for the Councillors who represent concerned residents. At least 20 cars were hit in Littlemead and Fieldings alone.
22 Oct 2006
Blind prejudice
If Blunkett is indeed prickly and self-absorbed, it's because he's a politician, not because he's blind.
PW
22 Oct 2006
Skydive makes Sense
A Daring deaf woman who took part in a charity skydive said she regretted her decision the moment she jumped out of the plane. Sophie Goddard took the 13,000ft leap to raise money for the national deaf-blind charity Sense.
22 Oct 2006
No help for disabled man in tent protest
A Disabled man who is camping on his doorstep in a protest over a lack of support from local agencies has been told he will not receive any more help.
22 Oct 2006
The ADHD dilemma for parents
With a recent survey suggesting almost 50% of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have been excluded at some point, parents face difficult choices. Up to one in 20 children have ADHD, which affects concentration and can cause them to be disruptive.
22 Oct 2006