No Christmas cheer for Leicestershire from the government
The Conservative government has announced its financial settlement for local councils
17 Dec 2018
National News
Local Protest gets Reprieve for Sandy Lane Tip
The latest threat to close the Sandy Lane Community Recycling Centre in Stockton Heath has been put on hold, thanks to the power of local protest. The Labour Council reversed the decision to shut it down next year and has asked officers to find ways to reduce running costs to allow it to stay open. Officers have to report back by May next year.
WLD
17 Dec 2018
Anger at Lymm Hotel Planning Decision
Lymm Councillors and local residents are extremely disappointed and angry with the decision to award planning permission for a large development on the site of the Lymm Hotel.
WLD
17 Dec 2018
MP warns of a huge blow to the Cumbrian tourism industry unless HS2 stops in the county
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to make the case for HS2 trains to stop in the county.
17 Dec 2018
MP calls for Government apology to the hundreds of women in the South Lakes who were affected by breast cancer screening blunder
Local MP Tim Farron has called for the Department for Health to apologise for causing "severe distress and anxiety" after 475 women in Westmorland and Lonsdale were wrongly told they had missed breast cancer check-ups.
17 Dec 2018
Bedfordshire Pharmacy Christmas Opening Times 2018
As we enter the festive season, we wanted to share some information from our local NHS colleagues which may be useful to you or to loved ones over Christmas:
17 Dec 2018