BEADLE BACKS HIGH PAY COMMISSION
A senior Newcastle Liberal Democrat is backing calls for a new commission to curb excessive pay.
17 Aug 2009
National News
Kent Fire and Rescue: Firefighters praised after tea lights spark hotel fire
Kent fire crews have been praised for successfully preventing a fire from spreading at a large hotel in Folkestone, minimising the damage and safely evacuating over 850 people from the building.
17 Aug 2009
1,000 miles of rail routes are due to be replaced by buses this Bank Holiday
  Mon, 17 Aug 2009
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17 Aug 2009
Heather Kidd calls For Action To Help Unemployed
After reviewing the latest set of unemployment figures heather Kidd called for the Government to look urgently at the gaps in the safety net to make sure that people who are out of work are getting the support that they need to see them through this difficult period.
17 Aug 2009
Heather Kidd Attends Bridgnorth Liberal Democrats Summer Dinner
Heather Kidd took a few hours out of her busy schedule to dine with Bridgnorth Liberal Democrat activists in Bridgnorth on Friday. Organiser, Richard Stilwell, who recently stood in the Unitary elections, said "Having Heather at our summer dinner was very good for our local activists. They spent a lot of time and effort during the local elections and this gave them the opportunity to relax and talk with Heather about her campaigns."
17 Aug 2009
Community Chest Grants - Could YOUR Group apply?
Shepway Council have announced a second stage to their Community Chest funding programme, with another £35,000 available for local organisations. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects, plus one £20,000 grant in the year. Applications for the second phase of funding will be accepted up until 2nd November 2009.
17 Aug 2009