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
Samaritans 24 / 7
It is not unusual to be invited to a function and not to know what is about to happen - at least, not unusual for me! The description of the invitation was simply to support the Samaritans in a publicity event: what became clear later is that the date was the significant part of the invitation.
FMTMN
20 Jul 2010
Farron calls on coalition Government to overhaul Rural Payments Agency
News that Defra's failure to implement the Single Farm Payment properly in 2005 has cost the UK taxpayer £161 million has been described by South Lakeland MP, Tim Farron, as "damning evidence" for a drastic overhaul of the Rural Payments Agency.
20 Jul 2010
DISMAY GREETS DANCZUK'S SWIPE AT THE TOWN CENTRE
Senior politicians have hit back at Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk's recent comments after he severely criticised Rochdale Council's decision to support the extension of Metrolink into Rochdale town centre with an additional grant.
20 Jul 2010
Sandgate Sea Festival 2010 - details unveiled
The annual Sandgate Sea and Food Festival will once again provide August Bank holiday entertainment.
19 Jul 2010
Follow us on Twitter
Twitter, love it or loathe it, is a really good way of extending the work of our Focus newsletters : being able to act fast on local issues and get feedback equally quickly.
19 Jul 2010
Comrades Club Appeal is Dismissed
Residents were horrified at the prospect of an 82-bed hotel in The Parade, next door to the Town Hall, and the council's decision to refuse planning permission has now been supported by the Planning Inspectorate.
19 Jul 2010