Samuel Plimsoll Folkestone Celebrations 2016
All are welcome to attend the Folkestone's Plimsoll Day celebrations on Saturday 13th February 2016 at St Martin's Church, Horn Street, Cheriton CT20 3JJ.
2 Jan 2016
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1 Jan 2016
Sandgate High Street Potholes
The Kent County Council problem reporting system says that there has already been a report of potholes near the junction of Sandgate High Street and Military Road, and that works "are being programmed". However, despite there being serious potholes in the road for months, no repair has been made.
1 Jan 2016
![Operation Stack in place on the M20 [Summer 2015]](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_operation-stack-in-place-on-the-m20-summer-2015_81adb8c5e1.png "Public sector photo licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 [from https://www.gov.uk/government/news/operation-stack-consultation-on-new-lorry-area-launches-today]")
Operation Stack: 4 weeks left to have say in consultation on new lorry area
There are still four weeks left to have your say on the proposals for a new lorry park on the M20 to tackle Operation Stack, with a series of exhibitions happening across the area in the next two weeks
1 Jan 2016
Southeastern Christmas 2015 Service
From 8.00pm on Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) to Sunday 3 January, Thameslink Programme improvement work means no Southeastern trains will stop at Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge.
11 Dec 2015
Christmas Films in Sandgate's Chichester Hall
Chichester Hall film day on 19th December: one day, two great Christmas films!
11 Dec 2015
National News
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
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
Latest UK News
Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
ED
23 Sep 2025
International Affairs
Defending Women’s Rights Across the Globe
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
CM
23 Sep 2025
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