Neil tackles A259 flooding
Following overnight heavy rain on Saturday, the A259, opposite the Prince of Wales public house flooded causing traffic to have to use the centre of the road.
30 Nov 2009
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Liz Lynne backs EU call for 30% carbon cuts at Copenhagen
Wolverhampton's Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament this morning urging EU countries to hold out for deep cuts in CO2 emissions at the Copenhagen climate talks.
30 Nov 2009
MP calls on County Council to provide replacement services on Princess Coaches routes
Local MP Tim Farron has today written to Jill Stannard the Chief Executive of Cumbria County Council calling on her to make sure permanent replacement services are provided after the collapse of South Lakes based bus company Princess Coaches.
30 Nov 2009
MP lays out 'new deal' for Cumbria Tourism
Local MP Tim Farron will lay out his plan for a better supported tourism sector and will call for a major injection of funds to promoting the Lake District in a speech to the Federation of Small Businesses tonight.
30 Nov 2009
Rowen Welcomes BBC Report on Asbestos in Schools
Paul Rowen MP, Liberal Democrat Health and Safety spokesperson, has welcomed a recent report by the BBC into the risks of asbestos in schools. The BBC report highlights the dangers asbestos poses to pupils and staff if it is not managed correctly. A survey carried out showed that around one in five local authorities in England currently have unsatisfactory management of asbestos in their schools.
30 Nov 2009
Heather Kidd Visits Ludlow Medieval Fair
Despite the cold, damp weather the Medieval Winter Festival in Ludlow was enjoyed by many. Large numbers of local people and companies were there to sell their wares. Here Heather is sampling Woods beer served in a corn starch tumbler- fully recyclable. Woods brewery is in Wistanstow, near Craven Arms and they also own the Plough Inn.
30 Nov 2009