Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democrat leader, has accused energy companies of "blackmailing" the government because they are apparently reluctant to fund energy-saving measures for poorer customers. Mr Clegg told BBC Radio 4's Today programme "Without help, this winter could turn out to be a disastrous one for customers unable to pay their bills."
Pupils and teachers at Walbottle Campus are celebrating after recording excellent A-level and GCSE results.
The axe today fell on nine of Newcastle's Post Offices despite hard-fought campaigns by local residents to keep them open.
The results of a survey being carried out across Shepway could play a vital role in helping to secure government funding to improve private homes.
Local MP Tim Farron has spoken out over the Government's stamp duty freeze, announcing that it will do little to help the people of the South Lakes. Statistics released last week have shown that the average house price within our area is a staggering £244, 016. The Government's proposal is that home buyers will not have to pay stamp duty for properties with values under £175,000, in an attempt to kick start a stagnating market.
Portobello post office on Willenhall Road has been included in the closure plan. The nearest post office branches remaining will be in Bunkers Hill Bilston, John Street Willenhall and the Old Heath branch on Willenhall Road. The Royal Mail claims that the Portobello Post Office serves an average of just 1000 to 1499 customers a week where as the John Street Post Office serves twice that number.