The Shepway US President Poll
With the US "Super Tuesday" approaching, who would Shepway most like to see as US President a year's time? Vote in our poll on the front page of www.shepwaylibdems.org.uk - it's just for fun!
31 Jan 2008
Met office: Kent Gale Warnings
A Met Office Severe Weather Warning has been issued for Kent, saying that gale force southwesterly winds are expected during much of the daytime on Thursday across Kent. Gusts of 70 mph are possible at times, especially near the coast.
31 Jan 2008
Fight GOTT: The Campaign for a Fair Deal for Gurkhas Continues
This weekend, Cheriton in Folkestone becomes the centre of the ongoing fight to get a fair deal on pensions and citizenship rights for ex-Gurkha soldiers. An ITV news crew will be in Cheriton, near the Gurkha's UK Shornecliffe Barracks, to make a documentary which reveals the continuing unfair treatment of ex-Gurkha soldiers.
30 Jan 2008
Scandal-hit Tory Kent MP Conway Will Not Restand
Tory MP Derek Conway, who was reprimanded for overpaying his son parliamentary allowances, has announced he will not fight the next election.
30 Jan 2008
Folkestone Post Office Move Date Confirmed
Folkestone's main post office will re-open in WHSmith's in Sandgate Road on March 6, replacing the existing post office in Bouverie Place. The move comes despite wide spread local resistance to the move, which will see the main Bouverie Place office close.
30 Jan 2008
Your Shepway: Council Cash freeze 'absolutely dreadful for staff'
The "Your Shepway" newspaper this week leads on a block on spending at Shepway District Council which has has left workers stressed and understaffed.
30 Jan 2008
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