MP pressures BBC to air aid film
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has joined more than 120 of his colleagues criticising the BBC and Sky for not broadcasting a plea for aid funding for Gaza.
27 Jan 2009
National News
£25M Sixth Form plans frozen in 'financial crisis'
The future of the £25M new Sixth Form College is looking bleak after it emerged the "financial climate" has put plans on hold.
27 Jan 2009
Power firm blamed for road safety delays
MEASURES designed to make the town's roads safer are being held up by an electricity supplier.
BG
26 Jan 2009
Farron Welcomes Water Charge U-Turn
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has described the decision by United Utilities to freeze their customer charges following recent public pressure as a "victory for common sense".
26 Jan 2009
Shepway Local Board Meeting: Council Tax
Kent County Council are holding a Shepway Local Board meeting on the subject of Council Tax on Monday 9 February at 7pm at the Shepway District Council Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone CT20 2QY - all Shepway residents are invited.
26 Jan 2009
Wheelchair Safety Row
FIREFIGHTERS rescuing a wheelchair-bound couple from their council home have complained about inadequate access.
PJ
26 Jan 2009