Pre-Budget Report "simply not enough for Bedford and Kempston" says Henry Vann
Bedford and Kempston will be hit hard by "fig-leaf" proposals in the pre-Budget report.
27 Nov 2008
National News
Time for Action, Not Point-Scoring, on Unauthorised Encampments
As the Mayor of Bedford continues his public spat with Bedford and Kempston's Labour MP, the Liberal Democrats have repeated their call for a comprehensive, lasting solution to the problem of unauthorised gypsy and traveller encampments in Bedford Borough.
27 Nov 2008
Two-for-One offer on special Folkestone performance tickets for this weekend
Experience a quite remarkable performance in an extraordinary setting in Folkestone ... scents mingle and intertwine in the living-room, kitchen and bedroom as the audience explores the elusive connections between smell and memory on this intimate and distinctly aromatic journey.
27 Nov 2008
Lib Dems move Brentwood Theatre grant forward
Brentwood Borough Council's decisions were left entirely in the hands of opposition councillors at the Town Hall last night…but only for a short time!
27 Nov 2008
Farron concerned for long term future of Woolworths
Following yesterday's announcement that Woolworths is to go into administration, MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that stores will remain open until Christmas but has called for the North West Development Agency to ensure that no long term jobs are lost from Kendal store.
27 Nov 2008
Disappointment for Phoenix FM
A Liberal Democrat motion to get a £25,000 donation for Phoenix FM was withdrawn last night when it became clear that Brentwood's Conservative administration would not be voting for it at last night's Policy Panel meeting.
27 Nov 2008