Christine McHugh & Michael Headley Join Sponsored Sleepout
Christine McHugh and Michael Headley joined the annual Sponsored Sleep Out last night at Bedford Modern School.
2 Dec 2006
National News
Clive Sneddon welcomes report of the Smoking Prevention Working Group
Dundee East Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson Dr Clive Sneddon today (Saturday 2nd December) welcomed the detailed research by the Smoking Prevention Working Group aimed at reducing the damage done by smoking to the health of young people.
2 Dec 2006
Fears over special needs funding
Money given to schools for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) should be ring-fenced, campaigners say.
2 Dec 2006
Hospice patients 'missing' care
Patients in hospices in the UK and the Republic of Ireland may not be receiving the psychiatric care they need, a study has suggested. A survey of 166 hospices found 45% did not have any access to a psychiatrist or psychological care, the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine reported. The study is published as a Mori poll shows the majority of people think the government should boost hospice funds.
2 Dec 2006
Dundee LibDems voice concern over Farepak collapse
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Friday 1st December) reinforced their concerns about the collapse of Farepak and the resulting misery for thousands of savers in the run-up to Christmas.
1 Dec 2006
Jarvis Porter Planning Application - Have your Say
A planning application has been resubmitted for the Jarvis Porter site on Coventry Road. Developers want to replace the existing building with a retail park. This will comprise a drive-through restaurant, a series of large retail warehouses and car parking.
1 Dec 2006