Fire in Tontine Street, Folkestone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has tackled a blaze at a three storey building in Folkestone during the early hours of this morning.
20 Oct 2008
Nickolls Quarry decision a disgrace: Matthews
Neil Matthews, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesman for Folkestone and Hythe, has said he fails to understand why Conservatives on Shepway's Development Control Committee granted planning permission for 1050 homes on the Nickolls Quarry site.
20 Oct 2008
Meet the Lib Dem Presidential Candidates at Worthing
There will be two informal sessions for members at the Lib Dem South East Conference in Worthing on 25th October in the Dining area of Northbrook College to meet the Lib Dem candidates for Party President. These will take place at 10.30 with Lembit Opik and at 2.30 with Chandila Fernando and Ros Scott. The candidates will each give short presentations and answer questions.
16 Oct 2008
Opinion: Genevieve Adetoro - a victim of Double Punishment
Genevive is presently detained in Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre, she has been there since the 10th July 2008. She is paralyzed on her left side and in a wheel chair. She has CVA, Angina, Hypertension, Sickle Cell Anaemia, Osteo Arthritis and Depression.
AGA
15 Oct 2008
Folkestone Literary Festival 2008
The programme for the Folkestone Literary Festival, running from Saturday 1 November to Sunday 9 November, has been announced with 9 days of readings, performances, children's events and practical writing sessions with notable authors from all over the country.
13 Oct 2008
Shepway Council update: Kent Home Choice - Choice Based Lettings
Kent Home Choice is the new choice based lettings scheme which comes into operation in Shepway at the end of January 2009. All local authorities in Kent and most housing associations with accommodation in Kent will be operating the same scheme in their areas by summer 2009.
12 Oct 2008
Gurkha Justice Bill Third Reading in House of Lords
Lord Lee of Trafford (Lib Dem) will introduce the third reading of the Immigration (Discharged Gurkhas) Bill on Monday (12 October).
12 Oct 2008
No Shepway Council deposits in Icelandic Banks but impact on pensions unknown
In answer to questions from Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater, Shepway Council have confirmed that, although they have no deposits in Icelandic banks, the potential impact on pension funds currently remains unknown. Shepway's pension fund is administered by Kent County Council, who have said that around one third of the KCC deposits that have been lost relate to the pension fund - around £18 million.
11 Oct 2008
Icelandic banks had been a concern for some time: Matthews
Commenting on the £50 million Kent County Council had deposited in now collapsed Icelandic banks, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe, Neil Matthews, commented:
9 Oct 2008
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Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
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Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026
Children & Families
Protecting Children Online
Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.
MW
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