Protein 'may stop asthma attacks'
Scientists have found why colds make people with asthma more likely to have a severe and potentially fatal attack.
14 Aug 2006
National News
Second Special Focus Extra on road repairs delivered in Newbridge
In July a Focus Extra was delivered in Newbridge about the poor state of the road surface. Robin Lawrence told Council officials about the lack of maintenance and received promises that pot holes will be filled in. Some have now been filled in with what looks like spare tarmac from other jobs but leaving the state of the road's surface far from satisfactory.
13 Aug 2006
Dundee LibDem Councillor acts on Step Row hydrant burst concern
Following concerns expressed by residents about delays in necessary water hydrant repairs by Scottish Water in Step Row in his Dundee Tay Bridges Ward, Liberal Democrat Councillor Fraser Macpherson has contacted Scottish Water's Business & Community Liaison Manager to ask for a full explanation for the delay in the problem being fully sorted and an assurance it will be given full priority.
13 Aug 2006
LibDem councillor welcomes Dundee City Centre Police action
Dundee Liberal Democrat City Councillor for Tay Bridges Ward, Cllr Fraser Macpherson, whose area includes most of the City Centre and much of Dundee's West End, today (Saturday 12th August) praised the pro activity of Tayside Police in cracking down on anti-social behaviour in parts of the City Centre.
12 Aug 2006
Broughty Ferry Liberal Democrats supporting petition on jet-skis
Raymond Lawrie, Dundee LibDem local party Convener and Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Broughty Ferry, has today (Saturday 12th August) backed an on-line petition that is seeking action from the Scottish Executive to investigate ways of tackling problems caused by jet-skis.
12 Aug 2006
LIB DEM TAX PACKAGE GOOD NEWS FOR PEOPLE OF MID SUSSEX
Local Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, Serena Tierney has welcomed plans unveiled today for a fairer, greener and simpler tax system.
11 Aug 2006