Folkestone Sign

Folkestone Leas Lift Demonstration Called and Petition Launched

A demonstration against the decision by Conservative Shepway District Council to end the lease on Folkestone's Leas Cliff lift has been called by local campaigners. The demonstration will take place on Friday 27th March at 4pm at the Upper Station of the lift on the Folkestone Leas.

23 Mar 2009
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Boost for Shepway Swimmers

Government and NHS funded free swimming for anyone aged 60 and over or 16 and under starts on 1 April. Shepway Free Splash will offer free swims for both age groups at Hythe Pool or for specially-tailored sessions at Folkestone Sports Centre.

23 Mar 2009
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Walter Tull

Petition launched for Military Cross for Walter Tull

Walter Tull was brought up in Folkestone and taught at the Folkestone North Board school, now Mundella Primary School. He became the second black man to play professional football in Britain, when Tottenham Hotspur signed him in the summer of 1909.

23 Mar 2009
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Shepway Question Time with Paddy Ashdown

Do you have a question you've always wanted to ask Lord Ashdown? Well now is your opportunity! Paddy has agreed to be interviewed by Shepway Lib Dems at the end of March and we want YOUR questions.

22 Mar 2009
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National News

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International Affairs

Trump and the Wider World

The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.

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15 Mar 2026
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Children & Families

A digital world fit for the next generation

For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.

VC
15 Mar 2026
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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