The 2nd Battalion, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, from Shornecliffe barracks, have today been granted the Freedom of Sandgate. The award was given after the regiment had marched through the town, accompanied by marching pipes and drums.
New Sandgate Town Councillor Liberal Democrat Season Prater is saying "Thank You" to residents in Sandgate Valley ward where she was elected on Thursday 1st May with a huge 58% of the vote. The result saw Season becoming the first ever Lib Dem elected to Sandgate Council, with the Lib Dem vote rising 35% from 23% to 58% this time, on an increased turnout.
The new 2008 Pocket Guide to Lib Dem Policy is now available from http://tinyurl.com/3jcthw Summarising the Party's key policies at a page per portfolio, it's useful for anyone who is interested to know more about the Party's views.
Open-top bus tours are again to feature among Shepway's summer season attractions. Operated by Kent-based sightseeing specialist 'Over the Top', tours will run daily, weather permitting, from May 17 to September 7, on a circular route taking in coastal and inland scenic viewpoints and places of interest in and around Folkestone and Hythe.
The Liberal Democrats returning to Bournemouth for autumn conference 2008 from Saturday 13 - Wednesday 17 September 2008. Any Party member is welcome to attend conference - why not go for a few days and experience the debates, training, fringe, exhibition and social scene of conference for yourself?
Season Prater has stormed to victory in the Sandgate Valley By-election to Sandgate Council. Season took 176 votes - 58% of the total and more than both the Conservative and Independent candidates combined.
Cheriton Councillor Peter Carroll has reported to Kent Highway Services the blackout at the M20 J12 Cheriton Interchange that has disabled many of the street-lights in the area.
Folkestone Academy Principal John Patterson died over the weekend. He had become a well known figure in Folkestone since becoming the Academy's first Principal when it opened its doors in September 2007, and his death was completely unexpected.
Folkestone Library will be closed for 3 weeks from the 19 May to 9 June. Repairs to earthquake damage in the upstairs part of the Library will start on Monday 28 April, where the ceilings on the staircase are being repaired, along with substantial repairs in the Peter Davis Heritage Room.
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.
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.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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