Shepway Liberal Democrats have accepted a request from Hawkinge Councillors Peter and Christena Smith to suspend their membership of the Liberal Democrats. In a letter to Shepway Local Party Chair Tim Prater on Saturday, the couple said:
Kent Trading Standards have received information indicating that tarmac gangs are targeting local churches and similar organisations. The usual approach of these gangs is to give a very reasonable quotation before work begins, and to increase the price as the work progresses. When the work is finished, the gang members may behave in an aggressive manner to ensure that payment is made. The quality of the workmanship can be very poor.
"You may be aware that today I led a debate in the House of Commons over the new Liberal Democrat strategy for bringing British troops home from Iraq by the end of October. You can read and watch more about what I said at http://tinyurl.com/26ykb8
The Liberal Democrats have today launched the 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign, unveiling five steps to a safer Shepway and Britain.
High winds are causing disruption across Kent today, with the Port of Dover and the Sheppey Crossing shut, and delays at the Dartford Crossing. Phase 1 of Operation Stack has also been implemented on the M20, closing the motorway from Junction 11-12.
Kent Police report that a nationwide campaign to combat drink driving Kent has seen arrest figures for drink driving, and deaths due to drink driving, fall during December 2006 compared to the same period in 2005.
77 years ago today, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex - marking the beginning of the Windrush generation’s arrival here in the UK.
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