A ROYAL Borough councillor convicted of benefit fraud has apologised to the village he represents, but has refused to stand down.
RECORDS tumbled last year as Royal Borough councillors claimed the highest amount of expenses reported in the council's history.
A FULL investigation has been launched after three council tax bill gaffes in 18 months at the Royal Borough.
ROYAL Borough Councillor Peter Lawless has been given a conditional discharge for receiving housing benefit while failing to declare his earnings as a councillor.
CHEQUES sent to the council to pay for business rates 'have gone missing' with claims they are being fraudulently cashed.
An under-pressure hospital trust has had its licence to store human tissue revoked over concerns out-of-date bones are being used in surgery.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
No child should ever have to experience sexual abuse. These are horrifying crimes that cause so much harm to the children who are victims. We will keep up the pressure so that the action needed to make our communities safe all children finally happens.
Government must deliver the change people are yearning for
