75 Kent Jobs Axed as Seacat Service is Ended
Cross-Channel ferry operator Hoverspeed is to end its service from Dover to Calais, resulting in the loss of "many" jobs, it confirmed on Friday.
4 Nov 2005
Folkestone and Hythe News
Lib Dems back Herald Recycling survey and launch Petition
Shepway Lib Dems have backed the local "Herald" newspapers recycling survey, and are encouraging local residents to to take. They have also launched their own petition calling for Shepway's Conservative Council leaders to listen to local residents' concerns about the new recycling scheme and make the necessary changes to address these problems.
4 Nov 2005
Shepway Failing on Energy Efficiency
Shepway Council is amongst the 14 worst performing councils in the south East on achieving energy efficiency improvements in line with government targets, according to a recent report. Out of 67 Local Authorities in the South East, Shepway are the 52nd worst performers. Nearby local authorities Dover, Ashford, Thanet and Canterbury all performed better.
3 Nov 2005
National campaign launched to help UK get safe online
A new survey has shown that millions of UK internet users are putting themselves at risk from attack by internet criminals because they are either unaware of the threat or don't know how they can protect themselves.
1 Nov 2005
Increase in repossessions show housing bubble is close to bursting
Homes in the South East region are being repossessed once every 45 minutes. Latest figures from the Department of Constitutional Affairs show a huge rise in the numbers of mortgage possession procedures issued in the county courts.
1 Nov 2005
P&O 'preliminary' takeover talks
The largest ferry operator out of Dover P&O has received approaches on a potential takeover, its board said on Sunday. "P&O confirms that it has received a preliminary contact... which may or may not lead to an offer," the firm said.
30 Oct 2005
Ofwat Water warns Folkestone and Dover Water must take more action to avoid future supply problems
A new report from Ofwat (The economic regulator for the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales) has said that Folkestone and Dover Water need to improve their water supply position. They plan to do this through a combination of measures including better leakage control, investment in new resources and encouraging more efficient use of water by customers.
30 Oct 2005
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Kent Police get worse at investigating crime
New government figures for police forces show Kent Police has deteriorated at investigating crime. Forces were rated for investigating and cutting crime, providing help, resource use, promoting safety, local policing and community confidence in the police.
27 Oct 2005
CSA performance figures make case for its demise - Laws
New figures released as part of the quarterly statistics on the Child Support Agency reveal:
27 Oct 2005
New web site in fight to safeguard civil liberties
The Liberal Democrats today launched a new anti-ID Card web site, as their latest weapon in the fight against the introduction of compulsory Identity Cards. The Shepway Liberal Democrats backed the new site, as part of their ongoing support for the No2Id campaign.
25 Oct 2005
Please consider others for a good time at Halloween
Kent Police have issued guidance to "trick and treaters", and those who are are worried by them, over the Halloween period. Their advice to those worried about strangers coming to their door at Halloween, particularly those calling late in the evening is:
24 Oct 2005
Euro Commission avoids own goal over UK Football TV broadcasts
Sharon Bowles, Liberal Democrat MEP for Shepway has welcomed the European Commission's statement today regarding the package put forward by the Premier League for the selling of UK football TV rights. Sharon Bowles wrote to Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes saying that by forcing the Premier League to limit ownership of the TV rights to 50%, the auction price was likely to plummet meaning less revenue for premiership clubs.
21 Oct 2005