Figures released today show that, in 2006-7, there were four times as many stop and searches by police for drugs as for offensive weapons like knives. Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne MP said: "The police have clearly got
Parish and B&NES Councillors and local residents are joining in opposition to plans by BT to remove the public call boxes from the villages of Midford and Shoscombe.
Claims for compensation over the depreciation of homes in the Heron Forstal Avenue area of Hawkinge are now being considered by Kent County Council (KCC) according to land compensation consultant Barrie Wood. KCC will be looking at factors such as
A policy statement by the CPS raising the profile of elder abuse is welcome as far as it goes, says MP Paul Burstow, campaigner for older people's rights.
Sutton and Cheam MP, Paul Burstow, won praise for his campaigning on dementia from an unexpected source on Tuesday (15th July) during a Parliamentary debate on dementia care. Health Minister, Ivan Lewis said that the local MP had done much
West Worcestershire's Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt has accepted a challenge by West Midlands Ambulance Trust's Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh and will train to become a Community First Responder.
Over 200 residents have signed a letter of protest over expected plans by West Mercia Housing Group to build up to 13 homes on green space between Kiln Lane and Chapel Close in Leigh Sinton.
West Worcestershire's Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt condemned the leadership of Malvern Hills District Council as "dithering" and "indecisive" as they pulled the plug on plans for shared service delivery with Worcester City Council.
West Worcestershire's Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt and County Councillor colleague, Liz Tucker have both signed a petition posted by Conservative Parliamentary Candidate, Harriett Baldwin on the No 10 website.
Residents in Wootton have been left fuming after the County Council's road contractor left road maintenance works unfinished after striking two water mains, one of which continued to spew out water over a week after being burst. The works on
Responding to the draft Apprenticeships Bill, announced today (Wednesday) by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Welcoming the announcement made by the Chancellor today (Wednesday) that the 2p rise in fuel duty is to be postponed, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Responding to the latest employment figures released today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
Liberal Democrat Councillors took part this afternoon in the public consultation meeting on the proposed closure of a number of telephone boxes in Bath and North East Somerset. This meeting was part of the Enterprise and Economic Development Overview and
As hundreds of thousands of local government workers prepare to go on a two-day strike today (Wednesday) over pay, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has sent the council employees a message of support, saying:
A naturist couple from Romney Marsh have scooped nearly £250,000 on the National Lottery. Brian Tucker, 59, and his partner Margaret Dallard, 53, celebrated their win with a visit to their local members-only naturist club, The Invicta Sun Club, near
