Disabled protest against closures
Disabled workers from across the south west have been demonstrating in Plymouth against the possible closure of the factories which employ them.
30 Oct 2006
Blackbird Rd Playing Fields Planning Sought
Outline planning permission is being sought to develop the blackbird Rd playing fields.
30 Oct 2006
Dundee LibDems say we must accelerate the green switch
Dundee East Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson Dr Clive Sneddon has today (Monday 30th October) welcomed the Stern report and its clear statement that the economic costs of continuing as we are will be greater than the costs of acting now to limit climate change.
30 Oct 2006
Curry spice 'help for arthritis'
Extract of a spice used in curry could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, US research suggests.
30 Oct 2006
Gene link to schizophrenia found
A genetic link to the symptoms of schizophrenia has been found, according to researchers.
30 Oct 2006
Gene flaw increases autism risk
A gene mutation which affects brain development increases the risk of autism, scientists have suggested. US researchers looked at 1,200 children with the condition.
29 Oct 2006