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
Ownership of public transport is vital
I never cease to be amazed by the buck-passing the local councillors and MP do in their quest to avoid taking ownership of key issues like public transport and the integration of different modes.In addition I am staggered by the hostile reception to Crossrail given that all users of Brentwood rail station will benefit from having shorter journey times, more trains and better facilities.
SAB
19 Mar 2008
Plea for rail works to end on time
Rail commuters are hoping major engineering works taking place during the Easter break will be completed on time.
BG
19 Mar 2008
Cabinet Member for Housing condemns new ECR master plan
Councillor Zulf Ali has condemned the new East Central Rochdale (ECR) master plan for the decision to remove residents from their bungalows without a full and proper consultation. Councillor Ali who is also the Cabinet member for housing was referring to the Cliff Street Bungalows, where local people are being evicted to make way for a link to the new Belfield Business Park.
19 Mar 2008
Jail threat for £23,000 fraudster
A Carlisle woman who falsely claimed £23,000 in disability benefits has been warned she faces jail.
19 Mar 2008
Jail for disabled smoker attack
A man has been jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court for attacking a disabled smoker who did not hear his request to stub out his cigarette. Robert Russo, 35, asked Glyn Robbins to stop smoking while they were waiting at a bus stop in Cardiff central station.
19 Mar 2008
Tories must explain why they voted for the Iraq War
MPs will vote next week on whether there should be a full-scale inquiry into the Iraq war to ensure that lessons are learnt from the mistakes made. This will be done in an attempt to force Gordon Brown to honour his pledge to hold an investigation. The Prime Minister committed himself to calling an inquiry in a letter to the Fabian Society. But he insisted the time is not yet right because the situation in Iraq remains "fragile".
18 Mar 2008