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Zamzam Water Warning
As Muslims observe Ramadan, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has again advised that people should consider avoiding drinking bottled water described or labelled as 'Zamzam' water.
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Vodafone signal down in Folkestone and Sandgate
There are a number of reports of Vodafone signal being lost across Folkestone and Sandgate (much of CT19 & CT20) this morning. Reports have been made to Vodafone via Twitter, who say they are…
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Renewable Heat Premium Payment Scheme Launched
The Government has launched the Renewable Heat Premium Payment scheme to help householders across the country with funding towards the cost of installing renewable heating systems. The new £15…
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Community action against crime: innovation fund
The Home Office has announced a new fund to stimulate innovative approaches to tackling community safety problems. They are looking for local groups to come up with creative new solutions to the…
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NatWest CommunityForce: Grant Applications Welcomed!
NatWest CommunityForce is offering three community projects in the area the chance to win awards of £6,000 each. Local residents will then have the chance to vote for the projects that will benefit…
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Sandgate Says No to Escarpment New Houses Plan
Sandgate Councillors Gary Fuller and Tim Prater have launched a petition against a proposed development of Sandgate Escarpment. The "Sandgate Says No" petition is part of a cross-community campaign…
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A Fundraising Plea for local community projects...
I am holding a Cream Tea Fundraiser and a BBQ on the same day (Saturday 13th August) at my House (19, Beachborough Road, Folkestone) to raise money for Alex and Duncan's Community Projects that they…
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Punishing Achievement: Kent County Council Transport to Selective Schools
A motion opposing the removal of free to school transport for pupils at selective and religious schools in Kent proposed by the Liberal Democrat group has been voted down by the Conservative majority…
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Andrew Stunell: Putting councils back in control of their own finances
Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed a Government announcement that local Council's will see benefits from business rates collected in their area. Tim Prater lobbied Communities Minister Andrew…
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Liberal Democrat candidates for Police and Crime Commissioners
The Bill to create directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners is currently before Parliament. The first elections of Police and Crime Commissioners are expected in May 2012.