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
SuDS Are Not Just Bubbles in the Washing Up Bowl - They Could Save Us from Getting Washed Up!
SuDS stands for "Sustainable Drainage Systems" and the intention to establish a mechanism within the local planning process that will reduce flash floods when sudden or prolonged, heavy rainstorms fall onto hard surfaces. It's surprising just how quickly a flood can build up when a sudden storm dumps tons of rainwater onto extensive tarmac or concrete roads or other paved areas.
12 Aug 2015
Care standards and CQC
Organisations that provide care must meet standards required by law
11 Aug 2015
Concern over review that will examine ‘bullying’ forced treatment plans
Government proposals that some groups of disabled people should have their benefits cut if they refuse treatment have been branded "ethically unacceptable" and "sheer bullying".
11 Aug 2015
When somebody told this woman she was 'faking' her chronic illness, she had the perfect response
UPVOTE Meet Julie McGovern.
11 Aug 2015
Last water restrictions in Blackburn lifted
United Utilities have announced that the last area in Blackburn affected by the advice to boil water, because of possible contamination, has now been removed from the list of affceted areas... The last area was the Roman Rd Industrial Estate , the water there has now been declared safe to drink
11 Aug 2015
Gosforth eFocus 39 - Sandy Lane road plans
This update is a revised and edited version of an article that appears in today's Evening Chronicle, with comments/information in brackets based on the briefing received and questions that Cllrs Pauline Allen and Robin Ashby asked North Tyneside traffic engineers yesterday on behalf of north Newcastle Councillors.
11 Aug 2015