Farron: 'Olympic torch will bring huge tourist opportunities to the South Lakes'
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the South Lakes will be a part of the Olympic torch relay route.
7 Nov 2011
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Newcastle Lib Dems condemn Labour's threat to Gosforth Nature Reserve
The Labour administration at Newcastle Council is planning to build 21,000 homes on the city's Green Belt. One of the most worrying proposals would see 600 homes built right up against Gosforth Nature Reserve which forms the northern edge of the Ouseburn wildlife corridor. The development would wipe out some of the natural foraging area around the reserve. "This is yet another example of Labour's lack of commitment to the environment" said Gareth Kane, Lib Dem Spokesman for the Environment on the Council, "This is a terrible blunder and if it goes ahead, it cannot be undone. We call on Labour to withdraw the proposal immediately."
6 Nov 2011
Olympic torch - Wiltshire route
Here's the route through Wiltshire.
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7 Nov 2011
£50,000 coming to Sudell ward
Sudell Ward in Darwen is to benefit from the government's Community First programme.
6 Nov 2011
Epsom’s popular new Local Enterprise Market
A new Local Enterprise Market was launched in the Market Place in Epsom High Street on 30 October. Local traders, businesses and entrepreneurs advertised their wares alongside artists, photographers and other talented local residents with craft skills to display or hobbies they are willing to share.
5 Nov 2011
Local companies win £3.5 million from Regional Growth Fund
The Government has announced the 119 successful organisations and groups who have been allocated money under the Regional Growth Fund. A total of £950m of funding will create over 200,000 jobs acrossEngland.
5 Nov 2011