An attempt by "Babylon Translations Ltd" to construct a building in open countryside on the edge of Codford came to the planning committee on November 9th. Councillors voted to refuse the scheme on the grounds of its intrusion into the open countryside. The application was opposed by the Parish Council and neighbours, but Wiltshire Council planning officers had recommended permission.
A new technique could improve the quality of life for patients with Parkinson's Disease, according to research led by Cardiff University. Patients with the early stages of the disease were trained to control areas of the brain associated with movement by using the power of thought alone. A clinical evaluation later found their movement had improved by up to a third. The charity Parkinson's UK described the research as "exciting" but stressed "these are very early days".
Results from the firstDyspraxiaFoundation survey for Awareness Week 2011 on University life has revealed the majority of students face increased challenges.
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the release of recycling rates, showing South Lakes to be high up on the list.
Following last week's successful British Pub Week, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, is calling on parish councils across South Lakeland to use the powers they have to help save local community pubs and services.
Plans to make the Common Agricultural Policy more green could backfire spectacularly, says South Lakes MP Tim Farron.