Former Lib Dem leader and MP, Royal Marine Commando, member of the Special Boat Service, and most recently, the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Paddy Ashdown has led a life packed with drama and adventure.
Stockton Liberal Democrats are calling on Dari Taylor MP for Stockton South to support the Gurkhas after she voted against proposals to allow those who fought for Britain to remain in the UK.
The battle to secure a fair deal for Gurkhas has received a huge boost thanks to a Lib Dem victory in Parliament.
The Liberal Democrats last week led a defeat for the Government in a vote on the rights of retired Gurkha soldiers to live in the UK. MPs voted to condemn the Government's guidelines that would have seen just 100 of the thousands of retired Gurkhas facing deportation being allowed to remain here.
Local Lib Dem Councillor, Dale Keeling is taking his role as Special Olympics Ambassador a little more seriously by organising a fund raiser.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Western Park.