Civil partnership ruling a victory
Responding to the news that the Supreme Court has ruled that mixed-sex couples should be able to enter into civil partnerships, Liberal Democrat Equalities Spokesperson Baroness Meral Hussein-Ece said:
27 Jun 2018
Reporting flyposting in Sandgate
Another day, another business decides that rules are not for them, and that they'll advertise their business or event on posters on street furniture somewhere in Folkestone and Hythe.
27 Jun 2018
Chichester Hall: 2018 Works Update
The trustees of the Chichester Hall want to update you or the works we have planned for the hall through to the end of the year.
TPTCMHSHS
27 Jun 2018
Can improvements be made to our local rail network
The biggest improvement we can make to the local rail network is to put customers in control. The recent timetable changes have shown us just how out of touch the rail companies are with the needs of their customers. There's various ways we can do this.
GF
21 Jun 2018
Bicycle, Bicycle...
Having written about the launch of the new click2cycle service covering Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe last week, I've been prompted to mention that Folkestone Harbour Bicycle Hire has been operating from their base near the Folkestone Harbour Arm since 2017.
18 Jun 2018
Thank You from Lucy Salek in Lewisham East
We achieved an amazing result in Lewisham East - a 19% increase in our vote share!
15 Jun 2018
National News
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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International Affairs
Towards a Ceasefire and Political Resolution in Sudan
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