Scientists say they have discovered a new gene linked with late-onset Alzheimer's disease. People with a damaged copy of the gene, GAB2, may be at four times increased risk of developing dementia, Neuron journal reports. Experts said the latest findings were some of the most significant to emerge since the discovery of the ApoE4 Alzheimer's gene.
Cllr Fraser Macpherson has today (Sunday 10th June) launched his latest West End Community Council update.
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Saturday 9th June) have welcomed moves to deal with unadopted footpaths in Dundee.
Sunday 10 June sees Folkestone mark one of its most famous citizens with the annual William Harvey Commemoration.
The BBC report that two men are being questioned after police received reports of harassment against "Dave" the dolphin who has been swimming by Sandgate, Folkestone for over a year.
Park Ward's Liberal Democrat councillor, Robin Lawrence has alerted residents about a planning application that has been put in to the Council. It concerns the derelict house at 202 Coleman Street. The people applying want to clear the site completely and build a three storey block of eleven flats with 14 parking spaces. The plan includes the waste land and old buildings by No. 204 and the site extends as far back as Tring Court.
