Vann slams Cameron's tax con
"Don't be fooled by the Conservative's tinkering" says Vann
20 Feb 2009
National News
Liberal Democrats unveil housing proposals
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to boost the number of low cost homes and reduce repossessions. Government efforts to do so have had little effect and suspending stamp duty on homes worth below £175,000 was a "waste of money". More empty properties need to be used and firms with empty commercial properties should get incentives to let them out as temporary homes.
20 Feb 2009
Lydd Airport Planning Application Update
The planning applications for Lydd Airport expansion seem now destined not to be heard until AT LEAST May 2009 - and probably later.
20 Feb 2009
Information sharing to improve as council selected for care pilot
Rochdale Council is to take part in a pilot aimed at creating a more efficient and transparent system of information sharing across health, social care and community support services.
20 Feb 2009
Town makes Fairtrade bid
ETHICALLY-MINDED residents, pupils and businesses are working together to make Brentwood Fairtrade.
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20 Feb 2009
'Question of maths' to close town fire station Berks boss defends High Court backing to shut down at night
WINDSOR'S fire station could by closed every night by August next year after the crushing failure of a High Court bid to keep it open 24 hours a day.
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20 Feb 2009