Dartford Crossing "Safer" in what way exactly?
A press release from the Highways Agency issued today about "improved safety measures" at the Datford Crossing reaches me. It starts:
26 Jun 2012
Southeastern Olympic Timetable starts in a month
The Olympic train timetable on SouthEastern trains starts on Friday 27th July, and will disrupt services to London from Folkestone. HS1 will terminate at Ashford, and then require a change to "classic" services from Ashford to Folkestone and Folkestone West.
26 Jun 2012
Traffic Delays Possible: Canterbury Road, Folkestone
Kent Highways are making carriageway repairs in Canterbury Road, Folkestone today and tomorrow near the Salvation Army hall.
26 Jun 2012
Granville Parade, Sandgate: Pumping
Over the last few days, Granville Parade in Sandgate has had an endless procession of tankers arriving to "pump out" what I understand to be sewage tanks underneath the promenade.
25 Jun 2012
Incorrect Payments by Kent County Council: Should we expect 393 more?
The story of a third person being incorrectly paid by Kent County Council (this time with overpayments totalling £21,000) has been reported today by the BBC.
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21 Jun 2012
Lib Dems: We should avoid creating turbulence and distraction in education
The Liberal Democrats have spoken out against reports of the abandoning of GCSE's in English schools.
21 Jun 2012
Taking the Temperature: Kent Trading Standards Warning on Fake Thermometers
Kent Trading Standards have been made aware of fake digital thermometers being sold. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) seized more than 400 fake digital thermometers after raids in Harrow and Oxford. Some of the fakes were being sold for as little as 99p. The MHRA warned they could give inaccurate readings, posing a serious threat to children with potentially fatal illnesses such as meningitis.
18 Jun 2012
Kent Police update June 2012 - Cheriton & Morehall
On Friday 4th May 2012 PCSO Mark Ball attended a seminar on Substance Misuse and its implications. The day was attended by over 100 other persons from various partner agencies. The day provided an opportunity for an insight into substance misuse as well as building strong working relations with other organisations.
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18 Jun 2012
It's never nice to lose - but really well done to Tunbridge Wells Lib Dems!
Polling in the Tunbridge Wells East Division by-election to Kent County Council (caused by the sad death of Kevin Lynes) took place yesterday. The Lib Dems came within 150 votes of snatching the seat from the Conservatives - a remarkable result, and one that offers a real hope to taking the seat in 2013.
15 Jun 2012
National News
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Britain’s Wildfire Crisis
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
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LGBTQ+
Restoring Trans Rights
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
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21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
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21 Sep 2026
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