New service to prove 'handy' to the borough's elderly and disabled residents.
A new handyperson service launched today by Blackburn with Darwen Council will help elderly and disabled people to live more independently in their own homes.
21 Jan 2010
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Mayor Gets on his Bike for Safer Cycling in De Parys
Pedal power was on show in abundance in De Parys on Sunday when Mayor Dave Hodgson joined a Safer Cycling event organised by Liberal Democrat Ward Councillor David Sawyer.
21 Jan 2010
Galling that RBS should fund Cadbury takeover - Cable
Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable has today written to Lord Mandelson about the takeover of Cadbury by US company Kraft being part financed by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
21 Jan 2010
Ministers urged to publish HS2 report on high speed to the Midlands before election
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has urged ministers to publish the detailed report from HS2 on a £60 billion high speed link from London to the region as soon as possible, to allow for public debate on the proposals well before a general election.
21 Jan 2010
LIB DEMS LAUNCH MANIFESTO HOUSING PLEDGE
The Liberal Democrats set out plans this week to bring a quarter of a million empty homes back into use, making homes available for people who need them and creating 65,000 jobs.
21 Jan 2010
Farron launches campaign to bring heart unit back to Westmorland
MP Tim Farron has launched a campaign to bring back the heart unit to Westmorland General Hospital following his success in winning agreement for a new cancer unit.
21 Jan 2010