Getting people off drugs matters, not putting them in prison
Britain is stuck in the dark ages on drugs policy, while other countries are taking a more enlightened approach. In Portugal,...
DMCSTDC
6 Sep 2018
National News
Christie Miller killed off
WC has announced that the Melksham sports centre is to close. As with other closures of public facilities they're using maintenance costs as an excuse. Here's what your WC says about the loss of yet another service:
YWC
6 Sep 2018
BREXIT- The reality behind the promises they made
PROMISES, PROMISES, PROMISES - the harsh reality of the labcon Brexit by Jon James
5 Sep 2018
Teesside respite cuts referred to health secretary
Cuts to respite care for families of severely disabled children have been referred to the Department of Health. NHS bosses on Teesside plan to introduce an assessment of parents' needs, which they admit might reduce provision.
5 Sep 2018
One-legged golfer sues council run golf course for discrimination
A golfer with a prosthetic leg is suing a local council for refusing to let him play on its course using a buggy. Paul Houghton's right leg was amputated in 2000 after he was affected by a lethal tissue-eating bacteria. Mr Houghton learned to walk again - and golf became an important part of life but he still also uses crutches and a wheelchair. He claims Brentwood Council in Essex discriminated against him but the council is defending the legal action.
CC
5 Sep 2018
Cambridgeshire wheelchair crash death driver sentenced
A woman who took a "totally unnecessary risk" by driving while her windscreen was dirty and killed her wheelchair-using cousin has been sentenced. Hayley Sterna, 51, crashed her car into Chris Clements' wheelchair while he was out with his dog on 4 January 2017.
5 Sep 2018