Abuse of wheelchair users on trains revealed
More than four in ten wheelchair users have been verbally or physically abused on trains (Picture: PA)
8 May 2013
National News
Liberal Democrat Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb Announces Legal Rights for Carers
People who have to care for elderly relatives - often their own parents - in addition to the demands of work and family life are to receive training in care techniques and an entitlement to help, such as respite holidays. Councils will have to assess what support carers need. Everyone will be offered advice and guidance and means-tested financial assistance to pay for services will be available to those who qualify.
8 May 2013
Liberal Democrat Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb Announces Legal Rights for Carers
People who have to care for elderly relatives - often their own parents - in addition to the demands of work and family life are to receive training in care techniques and an entitlement to help, such as respite holidays. Councils will have to assess what support carers need. Everyone will be offered advice and guidance and means-tested financial assistance to pay for services will be available to those who qualify.
8 May 2013
Bedford Bus Station Regeneration- Plans Unveiled
Bedford's decades-long wait for a new, improved bus station is nearly over, with a planning application for a major regeneration of the site now submitted.
8 May 2013
Kent Police update April 2013 - Sandgate, Cheriton and Morehall
PCSO Mark Ball attended the One Stop in Cheriton Road in relation to a report of Robbery. From viewing the stores CCTV Officer Ball was able to ascertain the direction of travel before and after the event. From checking other local stores CCTV footage it was determined that the original target had been The Coop. Footage shows the male suspect attempting to enter the store just before they were scheduled to open and upon being unable to gain access proceeded to the One Stop. This investigation is currently on going.
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8 May 2013
Coolinge Lane Junction Works Safety Fears
Local Lib Dem campaigner Tim Prater has raised serious safety concerns about planned highways changes to the junction between Coolinge Lane and Sandgate Hill.
8 May 2013