POST OFFICE RE-OPENS AFTER CLOSURE
Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesman for Newcastle East Greg Stone is delighted that the Newton Road Post Office has now been reopened after months of closure.
7 Apr 2009
National News
Farron campaigns for specialist eye unit at Westmorland General Hospital
Elderly patients seeking expert eye care are being forced to travel as far away as Blackpool to receive treatment according to local MP Tim Farron.
7 Apr 2009
Sainsbury's announce plans for new supermarket in Hythe
From www.thisiskent.co.uk: Sainsbury's have announced plans to redevelop the Hythe Smiths Medical site, on Military Road, into a 34,000 square foot retail space, with 270 car parking spaces.
7 Apr 2009
Farron secures Ministerial meeting for Hill Farm Apprenticeship Scheme
Following last week's announcement that representatives from the farming industry had met with Defra Secretary Hilary Benn to discuss skills training, Liberal Democrat Defra Spokesperson Tim Farron has revealed his delight that his Hill Farm Apprenticeship Scheme will soon be given ministerial consideration by the Secretary of State.
7 Apr 2009
Councillor Claire Darke calls for street name plate repairs
One of Park Ward's Liberal Democrat Councillors, Claire Darke, has launched a campaign to have every road with a full set of name plates.
7 Apr 2009
MAIL COMMENT: The Lib Dem who gives it to us straight
This paper has never counted itself among the Liberal Democrats' most ardent fans. Yet on the current economic crisis, isn't there one figure in the party who has consistently outshone his opponents on both sides of the House?
BDMC
7 Apr 2009