New Year's Message from the Party President
Firstly, I would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year, and hope that you enjoyed the Christmas break in the company of family, friends and loved ones.
BRS
1 Jan 2009
Horn Street 20mph zone discussed with Kent Highways
Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater met with St Martins Primary School Headteacher Kate Love and a representative of Kent Highways in Horn Street, Cheriton before Christmas to discuss the issues of speeding and traffic in the road.
1 Jan 2009
Opinion: For the sake of Israel, the attack on Gaza must stop
A true friend is someone who's prepared to tell you when you're wrong or you've made a mistake - even when they know that message may not immediately help your friendship. With its current massive attack on Gaza, Israel is clearly wrong. Worse still, it's in danger of making a historic mistake.
EDMP
31 Dec 2008
Happy Christmas from all at Shepway Liberal Democrats
Shepway Liberal Democrats wish all readers, family and friends a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable new year.
24 Dec 2008
Folkestone & Hythe to be hit by Woolworths closures [Updated 22 December: store closure dates announced]
All 807 Woolworths stores will close by 5 January unless a last-minute buyer can be found, the company has confirmed. This will include the Folkestone and Hythe branches of the chain.
22 Dec 2008
Shepway Council at Christmas
Shepway residents who would normally have their landfill waste collected on Thursday (Christmas Day) will have it collected on Monday 29 December. Collections due on Friday (Boxing Day) will be made on Tuesday 30 December.
22 Dec 2008
Lib Dems say new nuclear power stations will be too late to stop blackouts
Commenting on provisional approval by the EU of EDF's takeover of British Energy, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Steve Webb said:
22 Dec 2008
Matthews: Time for Labour and Tories to admit they were wrong on Iraq
Gordon Brown has, at last, announced a date for withdrawing our troops from Iraq. In 2003, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and the Labour Party, wholeheartedly supported by the Conservatives considered Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and long range missiles, and its continuing non-compliance with Security Council Resolutions, pose a threat to international peace and security.
19 Dec 2008
Discover Folkestone December 2008 Newsletter
Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh have released their December newsletter with an update on tourism activity in the area, news on deals with local hotels such as the Burlington and Grand in Folkestone, and Dungeness being named in the "the world's top fifty 'authentic' destinations" and more.
18 Dec 2008
National News
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.
PH
21 Sep 2026
LGBTQ+
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.
MG
21 Sep 2026
Women
Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
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.
MG
21 Sep 2026
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