People power keeps Wolvestock free
A petition organised by Lib Dem Campaigner Darren Friel and signed by over 2,000 residents spelled the end of charging for the annual Wolvestock event in Wolverhampton's East Park.
2 Jul 2009
National News
Sunbury store allegedly caught selling alcohol to underage people - Make your views known
An application has been made to Spelthorne Borough Council for a review of the licence relating to the premises pictured.
2 Jul 2009
FIGHT CONTINUES FOR CARTMEL POST OFFICE
The campaign for a full replacement post office in Cartmel took a knock this week when local MP Tim Farron received a letter from the business minister Lord Young confirming that only a limited outreach service would be established in the village.
2 Jul 2009
Farron calls on Benn to act over Dairy Farmers of Britain collapse
Speaking today in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrat Shadow Defra Secretary Tim Farron MP called on Minister Hilary Benn to intervene in the aftermath of the collapse of Dairy Farmers of Britain to safeguard Britain's dairy industry.
2 Jul 2009
Warning on Mid Sussex bogus tax refund email scam
Local campaigner Serena Tierney is warning people to be on their guard for an email scam designed to try and get details of personal information relating to individuals' tax affairs. The email, which is currently circulating in Mid Sussex, says that the recipient is entitled to a tax rebate and attaches a 'claim form' to fill in. It is an attempt to commit identity fraud and you should not open the attachment or respond to the email.
1 Jul 2009
Catch Steve Williams MP at the Jake Debate
As part of London Pride this year there will be a panel debate to pitch for the gay vote, staged by the JAKE website at the National Portrait Gallery tomorrow, Thursday 2 July 2009. Stephen Williams, Liberal Democrat shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills will represent the Lib Dems, with MPs from the other main parties also taking part.
1 Jul 2009