GURKHA JUSTICE: LIB DEM SUCCESS
The battle to secure a fair deal for Gurkhas has received a huge boost thanks to a Lib Dem victory in Parliament.
6 May 2009
National News
NICK CLEGG HAILS HISTORIC VICTORY FOR GURKHAS
The Liberal Democrats last week led a defeat for the Government in a vote on the rights of retired Gurkha soldiers to live in the UK. MPs voted to condemn the Government's guidelines that would have seen just 100 of the thousands of retired Gurkhas facing deportation being allowed to remain here.
6 May 2009
Special Olympics Fund Raiser
Local Lib Dem Councillor, Dale Keeling is taking his role as Special Olympics Ambassador a little more seriously by organising a fund raiser.
6 May 2009
Appeal following robbery on Western Park
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Western Park.
6 May 2009
May Focus for St Peter's ward
St Peter's Ward Focus Team are delivering their May Focus across the Ward. The main stories are: Disgust at Labour's treatment of Gurkhas, Action on Alley way fly tipping, Liberal Democrats' plans for our City, European Elections June 4th, Our Euro MP Liz Lynne: A record of action, a promise of more!
6 May 2009
MP BACKS CALLS TO DOUBLE DOCTOR COVERAGE AT WESTMORLAND GENERAL
Health campaigner, Tim Farron MP has reiterated his call for more doctors to be appointed to Westmorland General Hospital following a report from the Independent Health Experts to the County's Health Committee.
6 May 2009
