A British Energy report into the suitability of its eight UK sites as possible locations for next-generation nuclear plants has said that for Dungeness to be a suitable location there would have to be re-positioning and new sea defences. British Energy named its sites at Dungeness on Romney Marsh, Sizewell in Suffolk, Hinkley in Somerset and Bradwell in Essex as the most likely places for new reactors.
Today two Folkestone projects have gone head-to-head for a "People's Millions" award on ITV regional news. The voting numbers have now been announced for the two projects, with voting closing at midnight.
Bouverie Square - Folkestone's new £30m shopping centre - was opened this morning at 10am. The opening party included Centre Manager Paul Stone, Michael Howard MP, Shepway Council Chairman George Bunting, Mayor of Folkestone Peter Gane and Deputy Mayor Emil Sanger.
An ICM poll in the Guardian newspaper today has shown the Liberal Democrats surging in the polls and both Labour and Conservatives slipping back. The Lib Dems also seized Council seats from the Conservatives in local by-elections in Suffolk and Wales.
Former Shepway District Councillor John Spencer died on the night of Thursday 22 November. Mr Spencer served on Shepway Council from May 1995 to May 2003, as a representative for Hythe East Ward. He also served as Chair of the Development Control Committee.
In a column in the Daily Telegraph, Conservative commentator Iain Dale has backed the Lib Dem call for a referendum on continued EU membership.
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.
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