Sir Clement Freud dies aged 84
Former Liberal MP died yesterday, nine days short of 85th birthday
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16 Apr 2009
National News
Folkestone Leas Lift to keep running: official
A press release from Shepway Council has confirmed that the Shepway Cabinet have thought again following opposition to plans to immediately close the historic Folkestone Leas Lift from local campaigners and the Council's Corporate Scrutiny Committee.
16 Apr 2009
Local Labour MP destroying trust in politicians
In a letter to the local Lancashire Telegraph Dale Mulgrew, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman criticises Rossendale & Darwen's Labour MP Janet Anderson.
16 Apr 2009
Rochdale Councillor appointed to North West Heritage Board
Rochdale's Balderstone and Kirkholt Councillor, Dale Mulgrew, has been appointed to the board of the Heritage Trust for the North West. The Trust seeks to find new appropriate uses for historic buildings and encourages good design and craftsmanship. It also aims to restore and retain buildings driving rental income for them.
16 Apr 2009
MP fears budget could cause more pub closures
More pubs could close if Alistair Darling announces an above-inflation beer tax increase in his budget next week, fears Rochdale MP Paul Rowen.
16 Apr 2009
TEVERSON BACKS TRURO MAST ACTION GROUP
Plans by mobile giant Vodafone to build a new mast in Truro have been condemned by Lib Dem Prospective Candidate Terrye Teverson, who has being working with people living near the proposed site to stop the development going ahead.
16 Apr 2009