National News

Just What Is the Alternative Vote System?

Next May there is a nationwide Referendum on changing the way we vote. Most people have little idea of how this voting system differs from the one we use at present which is called First-Past-The-Post.

24 Sep 2010
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Parents of ADHD children to be offered training

Parents of children in Scotland who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could soon be offered special parenting classes. The NHS in Scotland has issued recent guidelines for treating the condition which includes a recommendation that parents receive "behavioural training". Doctors have said the guidance should not be viewed as an attempt to blame parents for their child's behaviour. An estimated 5% of school age children in the UK are thought to have ADHD.

24 Sep 2010
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"Lessons on ADHD are needed" by Parents

Parents need lessons in how to cope with their children's unruly behaviour, new guidelines on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) say. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says drugs such as Ritalin should be avoided - and must not be given to the under-fives.

24 Sep 2010
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Baroness Ros Scott

Plymouth Liberal Democrats - An Evening with Party President Ros Scott

In conjunction with the Devon & Cornwall and Western Counties Regional Conference, Plymouth Liberal Democrats would like to invite you to View 2, located on Plymouth's Historical Barbican on Friday 19th November 2010 from 8.00pm - midnight. Our special guest for the evening will be Baroness Ros Scott - President of the Liberal Democrats.

24 Sep 2010
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Shepway Community Chest Grants 2010/11

The Shepway Community Chest helps local groups to run projects with lasting benefits. It is open to not-for-profit groups including registered charities, community sports clubs and other similarly constituted groups based in and working for Shepway residents.

24 Sep 2010
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