Park Street Surgery Closure on the Agenda
The proposed closure of the Park Street doctor's surgery in Lydd will be considered as a matter of urgency by Shepway Council's Community Overview Committee on Tuesday 11th November.
6 Nov 2008
Gurkha killed in action in Afghanistan
A British soldier from the Folkestone based 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles has been killed in Afghanistan, according to the Ministry of Defence. The soldier, based at Shornecliffe barracks, has served in the army for almost 10 years, having joined in 1999.
5 Nov 2008
It's been a long time coming, but tonight... change has come to America
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg has expressed his delight as Democratic Senator Barack Obama has been elected the first black president of the United States.
5 Nov 2008
Thank You Folkestone for supporting the Gurkha Justice petition
I write to say thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of people who signed Joanna Lumley's Gurkha Justice Campaign petition in Folkestone last Saturday.
NM
5 Nov 2008
Folkestone Literary Festival 2008 underway
The Folkestone Literary Festival is underway with talks by some well-known faces from the world of entertainment, including Maureen Lipman, Denis Norden, Kate Adie and Sandi Toksvig.
1 Nov 2008
Best Wishes to Peter Wignall
Shepway Council Environment Director Peter Wignall was admitted to hospital overnight with what is believed to have been a suspected heart attack. Very best wishes to Peter from all at the Shepway Liberal Democrats for a speedy recovery.
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