Opposition call for more help for businesses
THE Liberal Democrat group has called on Brentwood Council to give more support to businesses and residents as the credit crunch bites.
BWN
18 Mar 2009
National News
UNEMPLOYMENT RISES AGAIN IN DERBYSHIRE
Unemployment figures released today have shown that unemployment has risen by 16% throughout Derbyshire between January and February and by 93%from February 2008.
18 Mar 2009
HOLMES PLEDGES TO END FUEL POVERTY MISERY
Chesterfield MP Paul Holmes has promised to end the misery of fuel poverty by voting in favour of a new law to help the most vulnerable people keep their homes warm - and has taken part in a 'sit-in protest' outside Parliament to show his commitment.
18 Mar 2009
Kent Trading Standards alert on Folkestone Door Callers
Kent Trading Standards have had reports of calls to home owners in the Folkestone area supposedly from telephone providers.
18 Mar 2009
Under pressure Coastguard chiefs offer jet skis as replacement for Arnside rescue boat
Coastguard chiefs have yielded to pressure to restore the Arnside Coastguard by offering jet skis as a temporary replacement for the Arnside rescue boat; however local MP Tim Farron remains unsatisfied and has described the decision as a "sticking plaster" solution.
18 Mar 2009
Shepway Lib Dems on Twitter
Shepway Lib Dem Group Leader Lynne Beaumont has been listed in a new Councillors directory of Twitter users at www.cllrtweeps.com joining Season Prater, Tim Prater, Tom McNeice and Gary Fuller who were already listed on the site.
18 Mar 2009