A significant contributor to the increasing rate of crime, aggression, depression and poor school performance is poor nutrition. That's the conclusion of the Parliamentary Food and Health Forum, who issue a report today urging for government to fund a campaign to research, increase awareness, and encourage us to eat more fish and whole foods, high in essential fats, vitamins and minerals.
Tempers flared and party battle lines were drawn as councillors voted for their own huge cash increases last night.
East Park Liberal Democrats have started to deliver their latest Focus leaflet across the Ward. The main stories are: Darren Friel supports protest against shelter for homeless - 1267 sign petition; Rise in Council Tax Bills will lead to cuts in public services; No cardboard and plastic recycling; West Midlands needs Eurostar link says MEP; Darren sets to work on the improvement of road surfaces in East Park.
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has been appointed as Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MPs Parliamentary Advisor on Communities. The new role is part of Nick Clegg's campaign to 'reach out across Britain.'
More money will be available to help disabled workers move into sustained employment announced Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Peter Hain today.
Elderly and disabled people in England are increasingly being denied social services, a report says. The Commission for Social Care Inspection said councils were tightening their criteria which determines who is eligible for care. The watchdog said the situation meant there were 281,000 people in need of help receiving none while another 450,000 suffered shortfalls in care.