Folkestone train fares to rise above inflation again
Commenting on reports that rail fares are to increase at above-inflation levels again in January, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:
3 Jul 2008
Shepway Carroll plays lead role in Haulier protest
Hundreds of hauliers are travelling to London today to demonstrate against the rising cost of fuel, with Shepway Councillor Peter Carroll one of the organisers of the demonstration.
2 Jul 2008
Tim and Season discuss Cheriton and Sandgate buses with Stagecoach
Folkestone and Sandgate councillors Tim and Season Prater today had a meeting with Stephen Gasche of Shepway Council and Jeremy Cooper of Stagecoach about the loss of the 77/78A service connecting Sandgate's Enbrook Valley and Cheriton High Street.
1 Jul 2008
Shepway Council CPA Assessment: Council "Fair"
A Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) reassessment of Shepway Council by the Audit Commission has reported that Shepway has moved from being "weak" to "fair". The CPA inspection verdict of "weak" was made in 2004, when Shepway was just one point away from being classed a 'poor' council.
1 Jul 2008
Canada Day marked at Shornecliffe
In 2007, Canada recognised Folkestone with an award to mark the almost 90 years of uninterrupted Canada Day Remembrances held at Shorncliffe, presenting 2007 Mayor Peter Gane with a framed citation and medal.
1 Jul 2008
Leas Bandstand Concert this evening
Shepway Council have announced at short notice that the choir and musicians from Ashfield School in Nottingham will be giving a special concert on the Leas Bandstand this evening, 30th June, from 7pm to 8.30pm.
30 Jun 2008
Grass Fires in Lydd
Six fire engines and a water unit are currently fighting several seats of fire at The Ranges, in Galloways Road, Lydd.
30 Jun 2008
Matthews: Mugabe should quit
Robert Mugabe has used force on his own people to secure another 5 years as President of Zimbabwe. On Sunday, Zimbabwe election officials declared Robert Mugabe the winner of Friday's - uncontested - presidential poll.
30 Jun 2008
Shepway Community Chest 2008: Can YOUR group apply?
Shepway Council have announced that a total of £68,500 funding is available in 2008/09 to registered charities or not-for-profit groups in the Shepway District area for schemes and projects in the area - can you apply?
27 Jun 2008
National News
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.
CM
by Calum Miller
15 Mar 2026
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
Defence
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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