Breaking Britain returns, this time it’s the schools
Why is so much of Britain’s infrastructure literally falling apart?
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
Parkside Community hub opens in Melbourne Avenue
Free services and training opportunities are now available in the Melbourne area. The Parkside Community Hub was opened last week by housing provider CHP.
11 May 2012
New Rail venture could benefit Wiltshire
A rail service from Westbury to Birmingham Moor Street, passing through Chippenham, Swindon and Oxford, is being proposed by a Co-operative Society.
11 May 2012
COUNCIL BACKS BID FOR EAST-WEST RAIL LINK
Bedford Borough Council has joined other authorities along the route of the proposed western section of East West rail, to express their commitment to the scheme in support of the government's announcement that it is minded to proceed with the project.
11 May 2012
Drought over
Less than a month after declaring an official drought, the Environment Agency now says it's over. No sooner was the drought announced than the rains began to fall - last month was the wettest April since records began. The forty days of rainfall has restored many rivers and reservoirs, easing the pressure on the environment.
11 May 2012
Essex County Council pushes for super-fast broadband
Essex County Council wants super-fast broadband (24Mbps) to at least 90% of properties (both business and residential) in the county and at least 8Mbps to the remainder. The Council is currently undergoing a lengthy procurement process to award a contract to a supplier to lead on delivering the necessary infrastructure upgrades.
11 May 2012
Vince Cable 'feels vindicated' over BSkyB
Vince Cable came under fire for comments he made about Rupert Murdoch to undercover reporters Vince Cable says he feels "vindicated" at keeping executives at Rupert Murdoch's News Corp at "arm's length".
11 May 2012