'Bureaucracy could leave us housebound'
Lifting toddlers Jessica, aged one and Mia, who is two, into their car seats has become a logistical nightmare for their parents.
12 Mar 2007
National News
Anger over sign language charges
A Harrogate family say they are angry that they have to pay for sign language lessons to enable them to communicate with their two-year-old son. Debby Wood and her daughter Natalie have been taking sign language lessons at Harrogate College to help them talk to son Alex, who was born deaf.
12 Mar 2007
Learning disability deaths probe
An independent inquiry is to be launched after a charity highlighted six deaths of people with learning disabilities in NHS care.
12 Mar 2007
The Battle of Nonsuch
Surrey, Epsom & Ewell and Sutton Lib Dems all played key roles in the recent defence of Nonsuch Park, threatened by Surrey County Council (SCC) Tories' plans to "dispose" of Nonsuch Mansion, amidst local concerns that Tory plans would spoil this quiet haven of peace.
11 Mar 2007
Defending Nonsuch Park
Epsom & Ewell, Sutton and Surrey Lib Dems all played key roles in the recent defence of Nonsuch Park, threatened by Surrey County Council (SCC) Tories' plans to "dispose" of Nonsuch Mansion, amidst local concerns that Tory plans would spoil this quiet haven of peace.
11 Mar 2007
Herald Run Lydd Airport "People's Poll"
The Herald in Shepway are running a major "People's Poll" asking for views on the expansion of Lydd Airport. The Herald says:
11 Mar 2007