Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has taken the fight to end the scandalous neglect, discrimination and mistreatment faced by many older people in long term care homes to the European Commission in Brussels.
Congratulations to Sanofi Aventis, the pharmaceutical company based on Edgefield Avenue, for opening its new high-tech packaging plant on the Fawdon site.
With polls open until 10pm tonight, don't forget to vote in today's crucial Mayoral By-Election. Liberal Democrat candidate Dave Hodgson wants to make Bedford Borough a great place to live, work and do business. The new Mayor will have the task of turning around many years of high-taxing Tory failure on the County Council. Make your vote count in today's vital election!
Newcastle's newest school has opened its doors to pupils for the first time.
Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern at the results of local health trusts' annual health check which appear to suggest they are more concerned about financial management than patient care.
The Rural Payments Agency and DEFRA have shown scant regard to protecting public money in their administration and management of the EU's Single Payment Scheme in England, according to the National Audit Office.