Schools closed in Shepway today
From the Romney Marsh Times (http://romneymarshtimes.blogspot.com) the following schools in Shepway were also closed today (Wednesday 3rd Feb) due to the weather:
3 Feb 2009
Prater welcomes Howard's response on Freedom of Information
Lib Dem Folkestone Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed Michael Howard's conformation that he was going to vote against the Freedom of Information (Parliament) Order 2009. The Order, which was intended to allow MPs a Freedom of Information loophole not to fully publish their expenses, was withdrawn after concerted opposition from the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives.
3 Feb 2009
Council Tax Increase To Be Even Lower Than Expected
It has emerged today that Kent County Council chiefs have proposed a 2.44 per cent council tax increase for the next financial year - 0.41 per cent lower than was originally put forward by the authority last month.
3 Feb 2009
Kent Public Annual Heath Report 2007: "Inequalities in Kent"
The 2007 Kent Annual Public Health Report on behalf of NHS Eastern & Coastal, NHS West Kent and Kent County Council was published in January 2009, and is available online at www.kmpho.nhs.uk
3 Feb 2009
East Kent Shepway NHS Roadshow: 25 February
Eastern and Coastal Kent NHS are inviting all local residents to a NHS local roadshow where you can learn more about their "plans to improve health services in east Kent during the next five years".
2 Feb 2009
School Snow Closures in Shepway [Updated 1pm]
A number of school closures have been reported in the Shepway area for today due to the snowy weather conditions. Full details of all school closures notified across Kent can be found at http://www.invictafm.co.uk/Article.asp?id=1086852
2 Feb 2009
KFRS: Stay safe during cold spell
With the onset of freezing weather conditions, residents are being reminded to take a few simple safety precautions to stay safe during the chilly spell. More heavy snow is predicted tonight and with temperatures unlikely to creep much above freezing, many are turning to open fires and other heat sources to stay warm.
2 Feb 2009
Scamnesty 2009
Kent Trading Standards together with 81 other local authorities are taking part in the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) nationwide Scamnesty campaign again this year. They are asking for members of the public to drop their scam mail in bins and bags placed around the county.
28 Jan 2009
Shepway Local Board Meeting: Council Tax
Kent County Council are holding a Shepway Local Board meeting on the subject of Council Tax on Monday 9 February at 7pm at the Shepway District Council Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone CT20 2QY - all Shepway residents are invited.
26 Jan 2009
National News
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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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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.
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Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
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