New Fire Risk scam targets Kent businesses
Kent Trading Standards have warned that rogue companies may be targeting businesses trying to extract unnecessary money from them.
17 Nov 2006
Shepway Liberal Democrats Annual General Meeting & Hustings
The Shepway Liberal Democrats Annual General Meeting & Hustings for the new Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe is this Friday, 17th November 2006 from 7.15pm at the Burlington Hotel, Earls Avenue, Folkestone CT20 2HR. Party members are welcome - please do come along and have YOUR say in this important decision!
16 Nov 2006
New Lib Dem Video on Iraq released on Shepway web site
The Lib Dems have just released a new short film about Iraq, David Cameron, Gordon Brown and the Liberal Democrat alternative. You can see it this weekend on the front page of the Shepway Liberal Democrats web site at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk or at Google Video. The film will also be broadcast this Friday 17th November on BBC1 at 18.55, BBC2 at 17.55 and ITV at 18.55.
16 Nov 2006
Local businesses warned of "New Romney Community Guide" advert scam
Shepway businesses are being warned to watch out for a phone scam where a call is received asking to talk to the person who had placed an advert in the "New Romney Community Guide". The caller (often a woman with a Liverpool accent) goes on to claim an advert has been placed but not paid for, a "replacement" invoice sent, and if not paid, legal proceedings are then issued for non-payment of the invoice.
15 Nov 2006
Free consumer advice for Kent car owners
Kent Trading Standards will be at the Performance Area in Upper High Street, Ashford (between County Square and Park Mall) on the 20th November. Trading Standards Advice Officers will be joining apprentice mechanics and tutors from South Kent College to offer consumer advice and practical tips on car purchasing and servicing.
15 Nov 2006
Government Cuts to Flood Defences a Threat to Shepway
Shepway Liberal Democrats have welcomed the launch of a national Lib Dem campaign against Defra's flood defence cuts, ahead of the launch of the Environment Agency's Flood Warning Campaign.
14 Nov 2006
On-line Federal conference registration now available for Harrogate and Brighton 2007
All Liberal Democrat members are welcome to attend the Party's two "Federal" (UK wide) conferences each year. In 2007, Federal Conferences are held on 2-4 March in Harrogate and 16-20 September in Brighton.
12 Nov 2006
Valebrook Close Planning Application Rejected
Shepway Council has rejected a planning application in Valebrook Close, Cheriton. Planning permission had been sought for the erection of two detached dwelling houses with integral garages on a site adjacent to 65 Valebook Close.
11 Nov 2006
"An Inconvenient Truth" - Buy it on DVD from Shepway Lib Dems
"An Inconvenient Truth" is the surprise film smash of the year - a film about climate change and our environment by Al Gore that has got people across the world looking at how they can do more to safeguard our future environment! Released on DVD on 21 November, you can pre-order you copy today from the Shepway Shop at www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk/amazonshop/
10 Nov 2006
National News
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
by Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026
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