Folkestone Sign

Join Award Winner Dhan Gurung in Maidstone on Friday

Kent County Council's BME (Black and minority ethnic) Achievement Awards are being presented at Kent County Council offices in Maidstone, Sessions House, Lecture Theatre this Friday, 30th October from 2-3.15pm (coffee available from 1.30).

27 Oct 2009
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Lydd Airport Planning Meeting will be in March 2010

Shepway Council have announced that the planning meeting to decide the Lydd Airport planning applications for runway extension and new terminal buildings are now scheduled for Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The meeting will be held at Shepway Civic Centre on Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone starting at 7pm.

27 Oct 2009
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LEAP Folkestone

Leap Folkestone, organised by Shepway District Council, is part of the Leap Years programme of events co-ordinated by EKLAAP (East Kent Local Authority Arts Partnership) is a FREE Parkour performance in Folkestone by local students this Saturday. Parkour (free-running) is the discipline of overcoming obstacles with efficient and fluid movement.

16 Oct 2009
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Sandgate Hill Sign Success

Folkestone County Councillors Tim Prater and Rolund Tolputt have gained agreement from Kent County Council for an interactive "slow down" sign on Sandgate Hill on the approach to the junction with Coolinge Lane.

9 Oct 2009
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Who'd be a Social Worker?

Having been to an excellent (and very well attended by Councillors from all Parties) briefing session on Safeguarding Children at Kent County Council today, I have even more respect for those who have to do the difficult, and often harrowing, job of helping to safeguard children - within Kent and elsewhere. There was a lot to digest and think about, but one set of figures stood out.

9 Oct 2009
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National News

A wildfire
Environment & Nature

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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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
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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