FARMLAND MUST NOT BE WASTED FOR RURAL IDYLL - GEORGE
The latest rural land survey published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows a trend towards city-dwellers buying farms with no intention of farming the land.
4 Aug 2003
News
REMORSELESS RISE IN TRAFFIC UNABATED - FOSTER
Latest Government figures show a remorseless rise in vehicle traffic on Britain's roads in 2002 compared with 2001, according to the Department for Transport.
31 Jul 2003
Government failing in green education - Doughty
A report published today by the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee, has criticised the Department for Education and Skills for failing to promote environmental sustainability through life-long learning.
31 Jul 2003
GM QUESTION IS A 'NO-BRAINER' - GEORGE
The evidence of cross-contamination witnessed in Canada by former Environment Minister, Michael Meacher, is no surprise, but an important warning to the British public, according to the Liberal Democrats.
31 Jul 2003
BRITISH ENERGY BAIL OUT MUST END - STUNELL
Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, today condemned the Government's bail-out of British Energy ahead of the company's AGM, at which it is widely expected that huge losses will be unveiled.
31 Jul 2003
Surrey Schools Services sold to Defence Contractor
Despite strong opposition from the Liberal Democrat group, the Conservative majority on Surrey County Council has forced through a sell off of Surrey school support services to warship makers Vosper Thornycroft.
31 Jul 2003
Dudley
BRSK Rollout - What do you need to know?
As BRSK rollout across the Dudley Borough, Cllr Priest and the Lib Dem FOCUS Team stand up for residents.
4 Nov 2023