Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Local haulier gives his view on Fuel Duty rises

After MPs spent the day debating the rising cost of fuel, hear from a local haulier who fears next year's rise of 3p per litre could send his busines to the wall.

The government is facing a rebellion in the House of Commons over the planned rise in fuel duty by three pence in January, after MPs spent the day debating rising fuel costs. Hear from one local haulier who thinks the increase could see his company go to the wall.

One of our local hospitals has won a national award because of the way it looks after its patients.

Staying with the NHS, with hundreds of hospital beds due to close over the next few years, we look at how Staffordshire County Council is trying to treat more people in their own homes.

Another day and the problems in the eurozone rumble on. David Cameron has said today that the current turmoil in Europe is an opportunity for the UK to "refashion" its relationship with Brussels. We'll be finding out more with our reporter later.

大象传媒 Radio Stoke Lamont's been with a group of people in Eccleshall who REALLY love their work!

A new scheme to give discounts when you shop locally in Cheshire has been announced. We'll tell you about how you could be saving a few pounds before 6pm tonight.

The senior civil servant blamed for allowing thousands of people into Britain without proper passport checks this summer is insisting he did not ignore Government policy.

3 hours

Last on

Tue 15 Nov 2011 16:00

Broadcast

  • Tue 15 Nov 2011 16:00