Author Archives: Maureen
Lynda Bellingham adds her voice to campaign against cuts to dementia care
Lynda Bellingham adds her voice to campaign against Haringey’s cuts to dementia care
Charlotte Newton , Reporter Sunday, May 8, 2011
10:30 AM
ACTRESS and broadcaster Lynda Bellingham has accused Haringey Council of “short-sightedness” over its plans to close vital dementia day and residential centres.
Minister urged to give Norfolk fairer deal on concessionary fares
Minister urged to give Norfolk fairer deal on concessionary fares
By Shaun Lowthorpe, Public affairs correspondent Wednesday, May 4, 2011
6:40 PM
Transport minister Norman Baker has faced calls for a fairer funding deal from Norfolk MPs
Transport minister Norman Baker was today urged to rethink funding free bus travel for the over 60s, which has left Norfolk around £3m out of pocket.
Mr Baker met with a delegation of MPs and Norfolk County Council officials to hear how the formula failed to take into the account the rural nature of the county.
Hero guide dog Piper receives PDSA bravery award
Hero Bridgend guide dog Piper receives bravery award
3 May 2011 Last updated at 15:07
Sarah Craig-Hancock with her brave guide dog PiperA guide dog who was brutally attacked by another dog but returned to lead his blind owner home has been honoured.
Piper, a black Labrador, was bitten while out walking with Sarah Craig-Hancock in Bridgend.
After being chased and injured by his attacker, he returned to his owner to fulfil his duties.
