Sandgate Parish Council are inviting local residents to come along and join the Wild Life and Open Spaces group on a part-rural / part-urban Litter Pick. We will start at the top end of the Golden Valley (Ferne Way) at 6pm on Friday 1st August, and finish in Sandgate High Street (just behind Chichester Hall) around 7pm or just after.
A new group has been set up and has conducted a feasibility study to recommence mail and postal services in AB's Minimarket, Enbrook Valley, Sandgate. The initial study has shown that, with a little help from local residents and businesses, introducing these services will be possible, replacing some of the services lost when the Post Office closed earlier this year.
The BBC reports that Eurostar is to resume a daily direct service between Ashford International, in Kent, and Brussels from December. Ashford lost all of its services to Brussels, and some to Paris, when Ebbsfleet International station opened last November.
Folkestone Lib Dem Councillors Peter Carroll and Tim Prater have expressed their delight at the outcome of a recent public meeting in Cheriton called to address speeding and parking in Royal Military Avenue.
Kent Highways are carrying out around £11,000 of road repairs in Church Road, Cheriton this week, at various locations between Risborough Lane and Horn Street.
British Gas owner Centrica has announced it is to raise gas prices by 35% and electricity prices by 9% with immediate effect.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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