Cold splash raises lots of cash
A 10-year-old boy from Devon raised £1,000 for charity by braving the elements with a Christmas morning swim.
27 Dec 2007
Save our green belt
The Government has doubled the housebuilding target for Stockport, weakened the protections on a third of our precious green belt, and is forcing the Council through Ministerial Directives and threats to adopt a Local Plan which will let developers target green belt first.
We oppose this government’s ‘developers charter’ and need your voice. Do you agree with us that the green spaces that make our area special need to be preserved, and new housing should first be built on brownfield sites, after the infrastructure is provided with schools, improved transport, and GP places guaranteed? Help us send a message to Government and make Labour listen to local people.
Find our more about the local plan on our frequently asked questions page.
Save our green belt
Do you agree with us that the green belt needs to be preserved, brownfield sites prioritised, and schools, transport, and GP places guaranteed?
Community cash funds footballers
A new football team for people with disabilities has received funding from the Cheltenham Strategic Partnership.
27 Dec 2007
Asthma risk 'rises in menopause'
Women who are going through the menopause have a higher risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma, researchers say. In a study of more than 1,200 women, those who had not had a period in the past six months had worse lung function and more respiratory symptoms.
27 Dec 2007
Gene find boosts allergy research
Gene-targeting therapies could one day offer relief from allergies such as hayfever, say UK and Swiss scientists. A gene called "GATA-3" can stop the body's immune system from working properly when it meets potential allergens, they say.
27 Dec 2007
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all our members, supporters, readers and their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to working with you in the New Year.
24 Dec 2007
Council Leader: Christmas interview
Council Leader Councillor Alan Taylor in a Christmas interview with Rochdale Online reporter Jan Harwood answers questions on the Transport Innovation Fund bid, overcrowded trains, the Town Centre regeneration plans, increases in council service charges and explains what has impressed him most of the council's activities this year.
24 Dec 2007
