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People-Centred Economic Development puts the human element into profit

The People-Centred Economic Development, based in Gloucestershire, has been redefining profit for in human terms. Jeff Mowatt from the company spoke about the social business

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Call to name and shame expensive bus routes. Do you know any?

Would you travel by bus if it were cheaper? The Campaign for Better Transport thinks so, and is calling for people to find the most expensive bus journey in Britain.

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Disabled Kevin says the South West rejects Labour


Disabled Kevin sees the election results as a clear signal that the South West doesn’t want Labour

After watching the results of the South West region elections, my reaction is the South West rejects this Labour Government and its Prime Minister, let alone the country.

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Is the Conservative victory in Devon just a footnote in the march to a General Election triumph?


Disabled Kevin wonders where the county election fits in the move towards a General Election

In other years the Tories clearing out of the Liberal Democrats from County Hall would be headline news but Gordon Brown has managed to demote the Conservative’s success to an election item in the news. Personally, I was surprised that Devon County Council fell so decisively, I thought the Conservatives would make gains but take control at the next county elections!

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Torbay to work out £2 million free bus shortfall with the government

The free bus passes debacle, is due to continue in Torbay tomorrow when under secretary for transport, Paul Clark comes to town to face criticism of the shortfall of government grants to provide the service.

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No vote or protest vote on June 4? How is it best to show your reaction to politicians’ attitudes to expenses?

Election round up by Disabled Kevin

Until Thursday 14th, I was going to write a piece arguing why you should not use your vote in the European and local elections on June 4, as a protest vote but I cannot think of a good reason why to argue this!

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Dartmouth invention could challenge climate change

Giles Chichester MEP got in touch about a new invention from Darmouth which could challenge climate change and offer cheap, sustainable energy for developing countries.

The Westcountry boasts a long history of notable inventors whose creations have benefited mankind. Those of Sir Humphrey Davy, Richard Trevithick and Charles Babbage are but a few which spring to mind. A recent addition could be Alvin Smith of Dartmouth whose Searaser energy system may contribute greatly to supporting not only UK energy needs but also those of the developing world.
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