Folkestone Sign
Motorway Service Station

Folkestone & Hythe M20 Service Station Opens for Business

Westernhanger Motorway Service Station at junction 11 of the M20 opened this week. The "Stop 24" service station is billed as the largest service area in the UK, and has been designed as a waiting area for those awaiting channel crossings via the Channel Tunnel and Dover.

13 Jan 2008
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Lib Dem Folkestone deliver ZERO tax rise for SECOND year

More money for services but no rise in Folkestone's Council Tax: that's budget set by Folkestone Town Council for 2008-09. The budget was agreed by the Town Council at its 10 January Full Council meeting held at the University Centre Folkestone.

13 Jan 2008
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Maureen Speller

Local Lib Dem Backs Clegg's Stand Against Fuel Poverty

Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP has used his first Commons appearance as leader to urge Gordon Brown to do more to help hard up families who face higher fuel bills. Speaking at Prime Minister's Question Time, he called on the Prime Minister to press gas and electricity companies to "end the scandal of the poorest families paying the most for their energy needs".

10 Jan 2008
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New Year, New Job?

Do you get on with people and computers? Can you balance individual customer service and meeting team targets? The Liberal Democrats have a vacancy for a Membership Officer in our busy Membership Services Department based in Westminster, London SW1.

10 Jan 2008
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Congratulations to Lynne and Peter!

Lynne Beaumont and Peter Carroll marry today in at a small family ceremony at their home in Peene. Shepway Liberal Democrats would like to wish them both a fantastic day and a long and happy future together.

8 Jan 2008
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National News

A wildfire
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
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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
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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