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Google ruling cannot come at expense of internet users security
The Lib Dems have slammed a US Court ruling that Google must divulge the viewing habits of every user who has ever watched any video on YouTube.
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Folkestone train fares to rise above inflation again
Commenting on reports that rail fares are to increase at above-inflation levels again in January, Liberal Democrat Shadow Transport Secretary, Norman Baker said:
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Shepway Carroll plays lead role in Haulier protest
Hundreds of hauliers are travelling to London today to demonstrate against the rising cost of fuel, with Shepway Councillor Peter Carroll one of the organisers of the demonstration.
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Tim and Season discuss Cheriton and Sandgate buses with Stagecoach
Folkestone and Sandgate councillors Tim and Season Prater today had a meeting with Stephen Gasche of Shepway Council and Jeremy Cooper of Stagecoach about the loss of the 77/78A service connecting…
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Shepway Council CPA Assessment: Council "Fair"
A Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) reassessment of Shepway Council by the Audit Commission has reported that Shepway has moved from being "weak" to "fair". The CPA inspection verdict of…
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Canada Day marked at Shornecliffe
In 2007, Canada recognised Folkestone with an award to mark the almost 90 years of uninterrupted Canada Day Remembrances held at Shorncliffe, presenting 2007 Mayor Peter Gane with a framed citation…
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Leas Bandstand Concert this evening
Shepway Council have announced at short notice that the choir and musicians from Ashfield School in Nottingham will be giving a special concert on the Leas Bandstand this evening, 30th June, from 7pm…
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Grass Fires in Lydd
Six fire engines and a water unit are currently fighting several seats of fire at The Ranges, in Galloways Road, Lydd.
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Matthews: Mugabe should quit
Robert Mugabe has used force on his own people to secure another 5 years as President of Zimbabwe. On Sunday, Zimbabwe election officials declared Robert Mugabe the winner of Friday's - uncontested -…
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Shepway Community Chest 2008: Can YOUR group apply?
Shepway Council have announced that a total of £68,500 funding is available in 2008/09 to registered charities or not-for-profit groups in the Shepway District area for schemes and projects in the…