"Get Out, Stay Out" warn Folkestone firefighters
If your home catches fire, Get Out and Stay Out - that's the message from Folkestone firefighters who rescued residents from a blaze after they ignored the sound of the smoke alarm system.
30 Apr 2009
This Government have betrayed the Gurkhas and let down our Country
Angry doesn't even come close.
TP
24 Apr 2009
Matthews fury at Government's Gurkha announcement
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesman for Folkestone and Hythe, Neil Matthews, has said he feels "contempt for the Government" today following the Governments announcement that they will not extend citizenship rights to all ex-Gurkhas.
24 Apr 2009
Lib Dems call for more detail on Audit Commission verdict on Shepway District Council being worst in the country
Shepway Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has written to District Auditor Andy Mack to provide more information on the Audit Commission assessment that Shepway Council is the least improved District Council in the country, ranked 388th out of 388.
23 Apr 2009
Kent County Council seeks Double Taxation is get them out of Highways Hell
A past Chairman of Kent County Council announced this evening, at the New Romney Town meeting, the Conservatives are set to start next year a new Road Repair method. The Conservatives plan to give every County Councillor £25000 to spent on road works in their division.
21 Apr 2009
Ferry Fast: 1 hour Dover - Boulogne on world's largest diesel-powered catamaran
LD Lines has announced the launch of the largest ever fast ferry to operate on cross channel routes, with the introduction of a brand new, high speed Catamaran to its Dover - Boulogne service from 29 May 2009.
20 Apr 2009
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