£538,500 to help pupils in Surrey catch up
Over £½ million will help Year 7 pupils who didn't reach the expected level in literacy and maths when they finished primary school in Surrey catch up with their classmates who did.
31 Jan 2013
National News
Farron welcomes package of forestry announcements
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that a new, independent public body will hold the nation's publicly-owned forests in trust for future generations. Tim was one of the leaders of the campaign to stop the privatisation of the forests. Tim has hailed today announcements as a "package of measures to keep the forests in public hands".
31 Jan 2013
Farron welcomes £243,000 to help pupils in Cumbria catch up
This morning Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed £243,000 to help Year 7 pupils who didn't reach the expected level in literacy and maths when they finished primary school in Cumbria to catch up with their classmates who did.
31 Jan 2013
Tory Meeting Storm Out: Council launches full investigation
Brentwood Council's Managing Director has launched an investigation into last night's Environment Panel which saw the Conservative Chair and councillors storming out of the meeting whilst it was in session.
31 Jan 2013
DPM Nick Clegg's Chinese New Year Message
" I wish all of the UK's Chinese communities, and Chinese communities around the world, a very Happy New Year in 2013. Chinese...
31 Jan 2013
Salisbury still suffering from parking bungle
Businesses in Salisbury say they're still feeling the effects of the drastic increase in car parking charges imposed by Wiltshire's Conservative administration last year. In a letter to councillors the proprieter of 'La Molina' restaurant in Butcher Row in the city says:
30 Jan 2013