New party policy - a Minister for Faith, Belief and Communities
The Liberal Democrats have adopted a new policy, calling for the role of Minister for Faith and Communities to be redefined as "Minister for Faith, Belief and Communities".
17 Oct 2014
National News
Removing tractor weight and speed limits will boost farming - MP
The government will cut outdated regulation to allow higher tractor speeds and heavier tractor and trailer combinations from spring 2015. The government has also committed to develop detailed proposals for a roadworthiness test for tractors and trailers. This announcement has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
17 Oct 2014
Crime has fallen under the Coalition Government
Despite some alarming stories about serious crimes in the media, the overall trend since the Coalition was formed is down. The latest independent crime survey of England and Wales shows crime has fallen by 16% over the year June 2013 to June 2014 and 25% under this government.
LDPO
17 Oct 2014
Lesley George – candidate for Bilton Ward By-election
Lesley lives in Bilton Ward. In fact she has lived in Rugby for the last 32 years although not all of this time in Bilton itself".
17 Oct 2014
ZERO TOLERANCE IN VILLAGE ROAD BLITZ
Police are going to step up the pressure on speeding motorists in a West Shropshire Village after a long running campaign by a...
17 Oct 2014
State Pension Set to Rise by 2.5 Per Cent Next Year
Pensioners will benefit from a 2.5 per cent increase in their state pension thanks to the Liberal Democrat Triple Lock guarantee.
17 Oct 2014