Popular local coach company offers a trip to Bath
A local Coach company advertised in last week's local paper a comprehensive half board trip to the Christmas Markets of Bath from 5th to 7th December - all for £105!
26 Oct 2008
Folkestone Literary Festival 2008: Toksvig, Norden, Adie, Hegley and more!
Now in its 7th year, the Folkestone Literary Festival 2008 will play host over 70 speakers, entertainers, poets and creatives in a packed schedule promising 9 days of entertaining live performances.
26 Oct 2008
Shepway play MAP - Half term FREE family play events
The Shepway Play MAP (Mobile Activity Programme) is a trail of play events that will take place during all school holiday periods for the next three years across Shepway. Three play workers will tour the area with a van full of toys, games and activities and will deliver an exciting range of free play opportunities at play parks and halls across the area.
26 Oct 2008
Don't forget to put your clocks back tonight
At 2am on Sunday 26th October, the clocks will be wound back an hour as British Summer Time ends. Enjoy the extra hour in bed!
25 Oct 2008
Kent Council Financial Advisors warned Shepway that Iceland Investments were risky in 2007
The potential loss of £50 million by Conservative Kent County Council of investments in Icelandic banks is under even closer scrutiny after news that KCC's financial advisers, Butlers, had advised Shepway Council that investments in Iceland were risky due to low liquidity in 2007.
25 Oct 2008
Enbrook Mail opens in Sandgate Valley!
After months of planning and fund-raising, Enbrook Mail was launched today at A.B's Minimarket. Postal services will re-commence on Monday 27th October, with opening hours initially 10am-2pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
24 Oct 2008
Fury as Shepway Council pull support from Folkestone Sports Centre Redevelopment Plan
Lynne Beaumont has attacked the decision by Shepway Council not to support the refurbishment of Folkestone Sports Centre. The Conservative Council Cabinet met on Wednesday and agreed not to offer the funding needed to support the redevelopment plans for the centre put forward by Folkestone Sports Centre Trust Ltd.
24 Oct 2008
Carroll chases Royal Military Avenue Parking Plan
Cheriton Councillor Peter Carroll has asked Shepway Council Leader Robert Bliss to push Kent County Council to bring forward plans for parking alterations in Royal Military Avenue, Cheriton.
23 Oct 2008
Neil Matthews backs Financial Rescue Plan for Shepway Families
Folkestone & Hythe Parliamentary Campaigner Neil Matthews has backed Lib Dem plans for a rescue plan for families to help deal with the economic crisis.
23 Oct 2008
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