Folkestone Literary Festival 2008 underway
The Folkestone Literary Festival is underway with talks by some well-known faces from the world of entertainment, including Maureen Lipman, Denis Norden, Kate Adie and Sandi Toksvig.
1 Nov 2008
National News
Lib Dem Cllrs back Community group take over of Hilton Hall
Hilton Hall Community Association has been formed with the aim of restoring the hall to its former glory. The new Association chair is Mr Keith Jones who also runs the karate club from these premises. Wolverhampton City Council has allowed the hall to fall into disrepair and an awful lot of money will be needed to bring it back up to its best. However, Mr Jones and his Committee are confident that they will raise what is required. The Association has also got the offer of help from users of the hall who are bricklayers, plumbers, electricians etc. The Association has been properly constituted and they are currently seeking charity status. Insurances will be paid and the myriad of other legal things that have to be done. Cllr. Mike Heap said, "Mr Jones has had the support of your local Councillors from day one and we will continue to give the Association every help and support it needs. This is a vital resource for the people of Lanesfield and beyond and we are determined to see it continue and flourish."
1 Nov 2008
TIME TO ACT ON TYNE GREEN JOBS, SAYS LIB DEM CHALLENGER
Newcastle East Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman Greg Stone is backing Shepherd Offshore's plans to establish a renewable energy manufacturing cluster at former shipyard sites on the Tyne.
1 Nov 2008
Welcome for small business protection plan- Bosworth Liberal Democrats
LIBERAL Democrats in Hinckley and Bosworth have backed plans to help small businesses survive the looming recession.
1 Nov 2008
The Big Tidy Up
Local residents from Westgate and Southgate gathered together to clear up rubbish from the banks the River Linnet Saturday 1st November 08. Local resident Martin Tilley and his wife Gwyneth were the main organisers with help from Councillors Chappell (Fornhams Ward) and Bradbury (Southgate) helped with Charles Bradbury organising the equipment from the Borough Council and children from the are coming to help. Over fifteen bags of rubbish were collected including two bicycles and corrugated sheets. It was all part of the The National Big Tidy Up Campaign
1 Nov 2008
MINISTER FOR THE NORTH EAST CHALLENGED OVER LATEST CUTS TO STUDENT GRANTS IN REGION
Reports released today suggest that the Government will have to reduce entitlement to grants for students starting this year after underestimating the numbers applying, with the Department for Universities, Innovation, and Skills admitting a £200 million budget shortfall.
31 Oct 2008