Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
13 Sep 2023
News
Press release on the Autumn Statement.
Lib Dems condemn “chaotic and incompetent” budget
17 Nov 2022
Sewage in our Rivers
The sheer quantity of raw sewage being dumped into Britain’s rivers and coastal areas is a scandal and a disgrace.
14 Sep 2022
Prosecutor attacks 'bent' lawyer
A "bent solicitor" lived a life of extravagance after stealing more than £1m from a disabled client, a prosecutor has told a court. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, spent thousands of pounds on foreign holidays, a golf club and home improvements, Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, heard.
17 Feb 2008
Lawyer claims £900,000 was 'gift'
A solicitor accused of fraud has told a court he was "staggered" when a man left disabled in a crash gave him half of the £1.8m he was awarded in damages. Thomas McGoldrick, 59, said he thought "Why not?" and took the cash, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.
17 Feb 2008
Charity boss plundered £150,000
A Dorset charity boss who admitted stealing £150,000 donated for disabled children and adults has been warned by a judge that he faces jail. Over three years, John Cunningham , now of Ferndown, took Dorset Scope's money by cashing cheques and creating false invoices to cover his tracks.
17 Feb 2008
Forest bikes adapted for disabled
Pedal power of a different version is being offered to people with disabilities who want to enjoy the trails in a North Yorkshire forest.
17 Feb 2008
Salmond lobbied over council cuts
Campaigners opposed to council cutbacks in Aberdeen have lobbied First Minister Alex Salmond in the city.
17 Feb 2008
Support our Troops
There was a time when British soldiers were the best trained and best led soldiers in the world. Of course, the same could be said of the Zulu's they fought at Rork'e Drift. The Zulu's died while our soldiers lived. They had short stabbing spears, and we had Lee Enfields!
DC
16 Feb 2008