M20 Motorway Service Station Opening Delayed until January
The opening of the new Westernhanger Motorway Service Station at junction 11 of the M20 has been delayed until 7th January, according to the Channel Chamber of Commerce.
17 Dec 2007
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Clegg welcome rejection of Terror detention extension proposals
Government attempts to rally support for an extension of police powers to detention without trial from 28 to 42 days received a further blow from MPs and peers. The joint Lords-Commons committee on human rights said in a report that evidence from the Crown Prosecution Service that it was satisfied with the present limit "seems devastating to the government's case for an extension". Its verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar verdict in a report from the Commons home affairs select committee, that there was as yet "no evidence" for the limit to be increased. Only six of the 71 formal submissions to ministers have been in favour of extension.
17 Dec 2007
Dover Council switches on wind turbine
Dover District Council has begun using its own wind turbine to produce power for some of its offices. It is estimated the turbine, which is helping to power the Council's Whitfield premises, could save up to £4,000 a year on bills.
17 Dec 2007
Lib Dem candidate challenges MP to speak out about data loss
Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate Councillor Wera Hobhouse has expressed concern that the loss of personal data by the government could lead to misery among residents in Heywood and Middleton.
17 Dec 2007
Lib Dems rejects Tory pact offer
Former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has poured cold water on an offer from the Conservatives to forge a "progressive alliance" against Labour. He said there were too many issues dividing the parties. Lib Dem acting leader Vince Cable also rejected the offer, saying Mr Cameron was living "in cloud cuckoo land". David Cameron has called on both the Green Party and the Lib Dems to work with his party.
16 Dec 2007
Liberal Democrat 'Fair Deal for the Forces' call voted down
A Liberal Democrat proposal for a better deal for those in the armed forces has been rejected in parliament. The proposal, put forward during an Opposition Day debate yesterday, called for a codified Military Covenant and for the government to ensure that those serving in the armed forces have access to quality accommodation and other services. Labour MPs voted down the proposals by 302 votes to 71, with the Conservatives not voting.
16 Dec 2007