An announcement yesterday that proposals to change the rules on which GP practices in England can provide drugs directly to their patients have been rejected by ministers and has been described by local MP Tim Farron as a welcome relief for rural GPs.
A Lib Dem councillor has attacked the mayor for deferring his urgent motion for a credit crunch plan until February.
PLANS to build a cinema, shopping complex and new homes on William Hunter Way have been sensationally shelved until next year to give councillors more time to consider.
Following the signing of a five-year contract with Henry Boot Developments Ltd. the operator of the Stop24 service area at junction 11 of the M20, Shearings Holidays is now providing an interchange facility there for coaches to and from the Continent. A dedicated staff provides meet-and-greet and other services. The company previously managed passenger transfers from Dover Port.
Councillors have approved plans for a new business park at Newcastle Airport, which is expected to create up to 1,500 jobs.
A Littleborough resident has transformed her caravan home to an environmental friendly living space with the help of the Government's Warm Front Scheme.
