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Home Secretary Alan Johnson has signalled a major climbdown on ID cards as he ruled out making them compulsory. Plans to force some airport workers to carry the controversial cards were also dramatically ditched. In his first major policy decision since his appointment less than a month ago, Mr Johnson said the cards would always be voluntary for British nationals. Foreign nationals who live in the UK will still be required to carry a card. But in a significant victory for trade unions, the 20,000 "airside" workers at Manchester and London City airports will not be required to hold the cards by law. Mr Johnson said he was an "instinctive" supporter of the cards,... [read full story]
Development to be built on former egg farm that fronts on Route 9, Howell BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer HOWELL — A plan to build 220 rental apartments on a former Route 9 egg farm was given the green light by the Howell...
It became clear early in his administration that Barack Obama's White House is addicted to the 'unprecedented.' Perhaps it was a sign when President Barack Obama sat down in January to record his first weekly address and...
Rebuilding of Lions is underway Allen Park You'd love to see Matthew Stafford fling aside his shoulder wrap and trot onto the field to throw more touchdown passes Thursday. You'd love to see Calvin Johnson drag his ailing knee...
By The Associated Press Wednesday, November 25, 2009 Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on head injuries have resigned....
