A20 Accident Death between Folkestone and Dover
The BBC report that one person died and 20 were injured in a pile-up involving more than 40 vehicles on the A20 between Folkestone and Dover on Saturday.
1 Jul 2007
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Dundee LibDems back call for General Election
Dundee Liberal Democrats today (Sunday 1st July) backed calls by LibDem Leader Sir Menzies Campbell for a general election as Gordon Brown 'does not have a mandate' and that the country needs more than just a change in personnel.
1 Jul 2007
Local Development Framework submitted to Secretary of State
Spelthorne Council have published the new Local Development Framework (LDF). This is a mandatory document for the Council to produce and it will have a profound effect on Spelthorne for the next 20 years.
30 Jun 2007
Lib Dems reject Tory plans for urban sprawl
Chelmsford's Conservative council has this week sidelined Lib Dem proposals for a sustainable solution to the local shortage of new houses. Chelmsford Conservatives want to put at least 4,000 houses on green fields around the edge of Chelmsford (link below); and also increase the number of houses built on every single scrap of land coming vacant in Chelmsford. The Lib Dems have pledged to oppose these plans.
30 Jun 2007
By-elections: Labour are running scared
Reacting to the news that Labour has called the Ealing Southall and Sedgefield by-elections, Liberal Democrat Chief Executive Chris Rennard said:
30 Jun 2007
Relief on way for Mid Sussex commuters - Tierney
Following questions raised by Serena Tierney, Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman for Mid Sussex, the transport minister has today confirmed that the new Gatwick Express service to Brighton will also serve Haywards Heath with some services stopping at Burgess Hill, Wivelsfield and Hassocks.
29 Jun 2007