Overcrowding in our prisons letter
Editor, Overcrowding in our prisons is only part of the scandal. We need to consider also the victims of crime. We need to...
CW
27 Aug 2009
National News
Jonathan Webber consults residents about open spaces
Wolverhampton Council's Property Services Division has contacted local Liberal Democrat Councillors about the future of the green space on Kenton Avenue and the land next to 20 Hordern Road. In a letter to Councillor Robin Lawrence and Councillor Claire Darke, Property Service state that the two areas are being investigated to see whether they can be put to alternative uses as they not considered to be of "open space value."
27 Aug 2009
MP backs prescription charge campaign
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen is backing a campaign run by a coalition of twenty organisations, including the British Heart Foundation and the Stroke Association, to scrap prescription charges for all people with long-term conditions.
27 Aug 2009
Dragon's Den to select Affleck's style traders
TV Show 'Dragon's Den' could influence Rochdale's proposed Affleck's style market in Rochdale Town Centre. Cabinet Member for Finance Councillor Greg Couzens has proposed a panel of local entrepreneurs to interview potential traders for the new venture aimed at supporting new and emerging, creative retail businesses.
27 Aug 2009
NHS-hating Tory Daniel Hannan at centre of racist storm
Controversial Tory MEP Daniel Hannan is at the centre of a racist storm.
JL
27 Aug 2009
Agreement signed and sealed for Bus Station Site by Liberal Democrat led council
Liberal Democrat run Hinckley and Bosworth council and Bus Station development partners, The Tin Hat Regeneration Partnership have signed a Development Agreement which sees both parties legally committed to work together to redevelop Hinckley's town centre bus station site.
27 Aug 2009