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
The Twitter Sensation: Folkestone Toddler Nearly Eats Slightly Out Of Date Pasty
Front page of the Folkestone Herald (if you excluded the advertising wrap-around) on 25 August had the headline of "Out-of-date pasty is sold to young mum: Toddler took bite of food three days past its sell-by date".
TP
1 Sep 2011
Government claims it will give power to local people to preserve village life
The Rural Challenge is published by a newly formed Rural Coalition, and argues that without radically empowering local people to make decisions about their communities, rural villages could be under threat.
1 Sep 2011
Wiltshire covenant launched to support armed forces
Wiltshire Council has reinforced its support for the armed forces with the launch of the county's first community covenant.
WC
31 Aug 2011
Cardiff Lib Dems at Mardi Gras with Pride!
Cardiff Lib Dems will be out and proud at Cardiff Mardi Gras on Saturday 3rd September, running a stall at the event and collecting signatures for a petition on Equal Marriage. Come along to meet local party members and supporters, to find out about the Liberal Democrats' longest and proudest record of LGBT equality, or to join the party and LGBT Lib Dems.
31 Aug 2011
Arriva buses taken to court by wheelchair users.
Wheelchair users in Darlington are taking legal action against a bus company after claims they have been discriminated against. They say Arriva's bus drivers regularly drive past them or do not let them on board despite there being space. Complaints were raised t Darlington Association on Disability (Dad), and now three people are taking Arriva North East to court. Arriva says it is "satisfied" with its services.
31 Aug 2011
Blood sugar tests might be offered at the same time as eye checks.
Opticians should offer blood sugar checks alongside eye tests to help spot patients with undiagnosed diabetes, experts propose. A simple finger prick blood test in this setting could identify hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers. A pilot study in northern England found the targeted screening picked up one case for every 100 people tested. This would capture people who do not routinely visit their GP, experts say.
31 Aug 2011