Kent Warned on Heavy Rain, Gales, and High Tides...
With bad weather expected across the country this week the Environment Agency is reminding people in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent to take care if out near the coast.
14 Aug 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
First Call for Kent County Council Candidates for May 2009
In May 2009, all Kent County Councillors will be up for re-election. Shepway Liberal Democrats are aiming to select prospective candidates for the six Shepway Kent county seats (Elham Valley, Folkestone North-East, Folkestone South, Folkestone West, Hythe and Romney Marsh) this Autumn.
13 Aug 2007
Lib Dems Produce On-line Guide to Folkestone Town Council
Shepway Liberal Democrats have produced an on-line guide to Folkestone Town Council's Committees, sub-committees and Working Groups to give the clearest picture of "who does what" in the council. The Shepway Lib Dem guide can be found at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/folkestonetowncouncil/ - the Folkestone Town Council web site is at www.folkestonetc.kentparishes.gov.uk
13 Aug 2007
Community Charity Quiz Night - Send a Local Athlete to the IWAS Games
Want to get involved and support a sporting hopeful in your community? Why not come for an evening of fun and brain-racking to help us in an attempt to send a local girl to the International Wheelchair & Amputee Sports Federation World Wheelchair and Amputee World Senior Games in Chinese Taipei in September?
13 Aug 2007
A Fair Deal for Iraqi Interpreters: A Message from Ming Campbell MP
The Government's decision to review the cases of 91 Iraqi translators who have worked for the British may be welcome but their plight needs to be treated with far greater urgency. You can back our campaign at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/interpreters
12 Aug 2007
Kentish Express: Ex-backer Tory Backer Slams Cameron on Grammar Schools
THE Conservative Party's decision to end its long-standing support for grammar schools in Kent and elsewhere has cost it the backing of one of its biggest donors. Sir Tom Cowie, who has donated some £630,000 to the party, said he would no longer be giving it any money.
11 Aug 2007
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Harriers flight heightens Lydd Airport expansion danger
The RSPB report that young marsh harriers have fledged for the first time from their reserve which is threatened by Lydd airport expansion. Three birds of about six weeks old have made their maiden flights from the Society's Dungeness reserve in Shepway where staff are hoping a second nest will also be successful.
9 Aug 2007
Carroll and McNeice Slam Morehall Nursery Vandalism
Morehall Nursery and playgroup, behind Morehall Primary School in Chart Road, has been devastated by vandals who have smashed windows, stolen and damaged computers, flooded toilets, thrown paint and ruined toys and equipment. The vandalism was discovered on 6th August, and is believed to have been caused during the previous weekend.
9 Aug 2007
Cheriton Tesco: Planning Application Expected for Large Expansion
The Herald have revealed that Tesco are planning to submit a planning application this Autumn to massively increase the Cheriton store.
9 Aug 2007
Kent School's £15,000 grant for wind turbine: Could your group apply for a grant?
Energy company E.ON has given a £15,000 grant under its new SOURCE community initiative to Sandwich Technology School in Kent towards the cost of installing a 5kW wind turbine.
9 Aug 2007
Leave Dave Alone: Police Warning on Sandgate Dolphin
Kent Police are reported by the BBC as saying that "Dave", the dolphin that has been swimming off the Sandgate and Folkestone coast for the past year, has become so humanised that he now poses a danger to people.
8 Aug 2007
Crime Questions Dominate Cheriton and Morehall Residents Association Meeting
A packed residents association meeting in Cheriton discussed escalating anti-social behaviour in Cheriton and allowed local residents to quiz police and Councillors.
1 Aug 2007