Sandgate Family Fun Day 2017
Sunday 6th August 2017 at Sandgate Park, Military Road
29 Jun 2017
Kent Police Open Day 2017
All are welcome to the annual free Kent Police Open Day this summer.
26 Jun 2017
My Camera Never Lies...
Interested in photography?
23 Jun 2017
June Update from the Save Princes Parade Campaign
Things have been rather quiet on the Princes Parade front during the county and general elections but now that the purdah period is over we are expecting that Shepway will submit the planning application very soon so look out for emails from us with guidance on how to make your objections.
SPP
15 Jun 2017
Folkestone Shell Shock
As part of a national tour this summer, 'Shell Shock The Play' is coming to the Folkestone's Tower Theatre by Shornecliffe Barracks on Friday 28 July 2017 at 19:45. Tickets are £12, concessions £10, and are available online at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or by calling 01303 223925
15 Jun 2017
Saga Seek Permission to Build Additional Car Parking
Shepway District Council have received a planning application (Y17/0242/SH) for the Saga Offices in Enbrook Park for the construction of 50 additional car parking spaces.
15 Jun 2017
Kent Fire and Rescue Grenfell Tower Statement
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) have issued a statement after a huge fire raged through the night at a west London tower block. KFRS Chief Executive Ann Millington said:
14 Jun 2017
Digital Delivery by Shepway District Council [An Annual Posting]
In 2015, I posted about the inability of Shepway District Council to accept an online debit / credit card payment for the renewal of a parking permit.
12 Jun 2017
Sandgate CPZ Extension Proposals from Shepway Council
Shepway District Council have reviewed the Sandgate CPZ scheme installed in Castle Road and Granville Parade areas last year, and and have published a report at http://www.shepway.gov.uk/moderngov/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=14029&Opt=0 on which they plan to go to consultation on extending the scheme.
12 Jun 2017
National News
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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