Two Dead in Fire in Deal
Two people have died in a house blaze in Quern Road, Deal that was tackled by more than 20 firefighters from Kent.
20 Dec 2007
Nick Clegg New Lib Dem Leader and Pledges to Deliver for Shepway
New Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg MP today promised to give a voice to the people of Shepway who feel ignored by politicians.
18 Dec 2007
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Fire Officer Warns on Have-a-Go Fire Injuries
Leave firefighting to the professionals: That's the message from Kent Fire and Rescue Service after figures showed an increase in the number of people being hurt when trying to tackle fires in their homes.
18 Dec 2007
Hear the Voice: On-line Comment and Analysis for Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat Voice is an independent website by and for Lib Dem members. There is regular comment and analysis of politics as well as opinion pieces from a wide variety of commentators and spokespeople.
18 Dec 2007
M20 Motorway Service Station Opening Delayed until January
The opening of the new Westernhanger Motorway Service Station at junction 11 of the M20 has been delayed until 7th January, according to the Channel Chamber of Commerce.
17 Dec 2007
Dover Council switches on wind turbine
Dover District Council has begun using its own wind turbine to produce power for some of its offices. It is estimated the turbine, which is helping to power the Council's Whitfield premises, could save up to £4,000 a year on bills.
17 Dec 2007
Anti-Social Behaviour on the Leas Continues Unabated
Local residents continue to live in fear of and feel disgust at the anti-social behaviour occurring on and around the Leas, according to Lib Dem Town Councillor Gary Fuller.
16 Dec 2007
Still at Little Christmas Shopping to Do?
As we approach Christmas, if you still have gifts to buy, why not do a little online shopping and support Shepway Lib Dems at the same time? At www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/ there are some gift suggestions for the political types in your life, or visit http://tinyurl.com/3ajuxf to see the whole range available at Amazon.
15 Dec 2007
Leadership Opinion Poll: Who Do You Think Will Win?
The ballot for leadership of the Liberal Democrats closes at noon on Saturday, with the result declared on Tuesday afternoon. But who do YOU think will have won - Nick Clegg or Chris Huhne? Vote now in the "just for fun" poll on the front page of this web site (www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk).
14 Dec 2007
National News
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
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
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.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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