Girl loses pupil restraint case
A girl with special educational needs who was repeatedly restrained by school staff has lost a discrimination case.
9 Mar 2007
Special needs school fights plan
Parents and governors are fighting proposed changes to Kent's only special needs school for girls. Kent County Council (KCC) wants Broomhill Bank School, near Tunbridge Wells, to take boys and children with more challenging needs such as autism.
9 Mar 2007
Liberal Democrats - Making Bedford a Fairer Borough
Bedford Borough Lib Dems have welcomed Fairtrade Fortnight and reaffirmed their commitment to making Bedford a Fairtrade Borough.
9 Mar 2007
NO2ID Street Campaigns in Dover and Folkestone this weekend
NO2ID is the campaign against compulsory Identity Cards and the national ID database. The Liberal Democrats have been strong supporters of the NO2ID campaign for years, both locally and nationally. You can learn more about the Lib Dem Campaign against ID cards at www.libdems.org.uk/noidcards/
9 Mar 2007
MPs vote for elected Lords in historic vote
MPs have this week delivered a historic vote in favour of a wholly-elected House of Lords. The Commons voted by 337 to 224 in favour of a 100% elected Lords. The motion for an 80% elected house received a smaller majority of 38. While the vote is non-binding, Leader of the House Jack Straw has promised to uphold the decision. Any legislative changes would, however, need to gain approval from the current upper house first.
9 Mar 2007
MP WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH FOR COMMUNITY POST OFFICE CAMPAIGN
The share launch night for the community post office campaign at Witherslack Village Hall was hailed a resounding success. Over 100 locals came together and pledged to buy shares in excess of £17,000.
9 Mar 2007