Commenting on Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg's statement that Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, where children are detained awaiting deportation, will be closed, Co-Chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Committee for Home Affairs and Justice, Tom Brake said:
Over the summer, Folkestone Film Factory is running a series of five-day film workshops for 8 to 15 year olds, in which they will get the chance to make their own film. Last summer saw the making of an apocalyptic disaster film, a zombie dance-off and a surrealist comic art film. Each workshop is limited to 10 places to ensure participants have the chance to try every aspect of film-making.
Kent Trading Standards have received reports of men selling shrink wrapped flat screen TV's from the back of a truck in the Folkestone and surrounding areas. Their information suggests that the sellers have no fixed address.
Kent County Council has given notice that from 19 July 2010 for a period not exceeding 5 days, Grace Hill, New Street, and Bradstone Road, Folkestone will be closed to through traffic. Grace Hill will be closed from the roundabout extending through New Street to include Bradstone Road up to the junction with Clarence Road.
Kent Trading Standards are warning of a scam mail being sent out telling people that they have won a substantial amount of money and that all they have to do is to order an item from a brochure enclosed with mailing. They are then promised that the cheque will be in the post. They won't. THIS IS A SCAM.
It is not unusual to be invited to a function and not to know what is about to happen - at least, not unusual for me! The description of the invitation was simply to support the Samaritans in a publicity event: what became clear later is that the date was the significant part of the invitation.
The annual Sandgate Sea and Food Festival will once again provide August Bank holiday entertainment.
Most of us will never know just how much talent is flourishing in our schools. Fortunately, I was invited to a show by Instep Dance Company, based at Brockhill School, and I experienced the highest level of performance I could have imagined. The programme enabled a wide range of performances to be seen from the various stages of instruction and development, from tiny tots to those ready to leave the education system.
The venue of Dover Parish Church was a dignified setting for the Mayor-making of Sue Jones. By this time, I have become familiar with the routines of these events but more importantly, people such as Sue have become my friends and I was so pleased to be there to celebrate with her.
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.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
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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