Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
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13 Sep 2023
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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
One night out 'damages hearing'
Nine out of ten young people have experienced the first signs of hearing damage after listening to loud music on a night out, a UK charity warns. The RNID says more should wear ear plugs to protect their hearing, without spoiling their appreciation of music.
7 Mar 2008
Stroke patients not getting help
Stroke patients are struggling to get access to the vital speech and language therapy they need to help them recover, a poll says. The survey of more than 500 survivors in England found fewer than one in five received speech and language therapy in the first month after their stroke.
7 Mar 2008
Special needs website wins fans
A couple who set up an internet support community for fellow parents of children with special needs hope it can become a charity due to its success. Debbi Robertson and partner Graham Brockie, of Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, set up Extra Special Parents two years ago after daughter Willow was born. Willow had a rare congenital condition and they felt "upset and isolated".
7 Mar 2008
Nonsuch Park - D-Day is Tuesday 25 March 2008
Surrey County Council's governing Executive Committee is set to meet at 2.30 pm on Tuesday 25 March 2008 to finally decide whether or not to lease Nonsuch Park and its Mansion House to the Epsom & Sutton councils whose joint management committee (JMC) has run the park for them for the last 70 years. Campaigners, including Sutton's Lib Dem MP, are encouraging those concerned about the future of Nonsuch to attend this meeting to demonstrate the strength of public feeling locally on this issue when D-Day (Decision Day) finally arrives
6 Mar 2008
Newcastle Lib Dems Welcomes Sure Start Success
Newcastle's Lib Dem leaders have welcomed the city's success in getting six new Sure Start centres by the end of 2008.
6 Mar 2008
London Road: hopes for a slower speed
Vehicle-activated signs aimed at slowing down the traffic in London Road (suggested by Cllr Karen Chilvers at November's Environment Panel), are being put forward for members' consideration at the meeting of the panel on in March.
6 Mar 2008