A debate on the banning of looped cord blinds took place in the House of Commons this week. Ochil and South Perthshire MP Gordon Banks wants the UK brought into line with America, which outlawed the cords 10 years ago.
Many schoolchildren could be failing reading and writing tests because they are unaware they are dyslexic, new government-funded research suggests. A study by Hull University academics of 1,300 children said dyslexia was a major cause of failure.
An Army cadet blinded in an IRA bombing in west London has been compensated only for the loss of one eye because he was already partially sighted.
Elderly and disabled people are the reason for the annual rise in council tax, according to Surrey County Council. The 4.8 per cent rise for 2008 to 2009 will mean an average band D family will have to pay an extra 93 pence per week making a yearly bill of £1,058. The rise is just below the UK interest base rate of 5.5 per cent.
A Teacher is set to take part in one of the world's most famous races. Fetcham Village Infants reception teacher Gemma Selwood is going to race in the London Marathon to raise money for Whizz Kidz.
A Variety gala evening held by the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead raised £5,000 for charity.The event held by Councillor Dorothy Ross-Tomlin, on February 17 at the Harlequin Theatre, in Redhill, celebrated talent in the borough and featured performances by inclusive youth theatre group Orbit Shed, East Surrey Operatic Society, Redhill Sinfonia, Carrisma School of Dance, professional dancers Tapestry and local singer and songwriter Sally Cranham.
