Rochdale Labour dump Brown!
Rochdale MP Paul Rowen has accused the local Labour Party of "dumping Gordon Brown"!
24 Sep 2008
National News
Farron welcomes new Ambleside Dental Surgery: New surgery is a victory for local campaigning!
Local MP Tim Farron and district councillor Vivienne Rees will take part in the opening of the new NHS dental surgery in Ambleside this Friday.
23 Sep 2008
Lib Dem Cllr Rosie Sharpley Stands Up for Mental Health at Party Conference
As the Liberal Democrat's prepare to debate mental health at their party conference, Goldsworth Park Councillor and Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson Rosie Sharpley took part in a 'Mad Hatters' protest held by mental health charity Rethink to show just how 'mad' mental health policy can be.
23 Sep 2008
KM Folkestone office escapes closure in "restructuring"
The Kent wide KM Group, is planning to restructure its organisation with the loss of 61 jobs. The company, which runs local newspapers including the Kent Messenger and KM Extra, websites and kmfm radio stations across Kent, says the poor economic climate has caused revenue to drop by 25 to 30 per cent, costing it £9 million in revenue in a full year.
23 Sep 2008
Brian Paddick and Alex Carlile shortlisted for gay awards
Prominent Liberal Democrats Brian Paddick and Alex Carlile have been shortlisted for this year's Stonewall Awards.
23 Sep 2008
Thoughts on Labour Conference by Ron Beadle, The Journal 'View from the North'
'Should I stay or should I go?' is not just a question for Gordon Brown. So here is a prediction. The current trickle of Labour MPs announcing their retirements is about to turn into a flood.
22 Sep 2008