The Conservatives look set to back the Lib Dems' proposal to commit Britain to spend 0.7% of its national income on international aid after a private members' bill was unveiled by Michael Moore, Lib Dem MP for for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk.
Having warned for well over a year of NHS Commissioners' plans to downgrade Bedford Hospital via the current health review,...
The local Liberal Democrats have been raising concerns over cuts to street lighting across the County, especially in urban areas. With over £0.7m cut so far by turning lights off after midnight there are now concerns that a further £1m of planned cuts could leave some places without lighting altogether. Nightfall can come as early as 5pm during winter evenings, so evening street lighting is a particular priority.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has highlighted new figures that shows that young people in Cumbria are taking up training and apprenticeships.
To keep you informed of local summer events, we've put some dates together starting with this weekend: 4, 5 and 6 July - Chilfest, Pendley Meadow in Tring. For more details, visit www.chilfest.co.uk/ :
To keep you informed of local summer events, we've put some dates together starting with this weekend: 4, 5 and 6 July - Chilfest, Pendley Meadow in Tring. For more details, visit www.chilfest.co.uk/ :