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Folkestone residential home praised for fire safety measures
The owners of a Folkestone residential home have been awarded a "Safer Home" plaque by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS).
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Shepway To Be Hit By Tory Garden Tax
Shepway Council confirmed last night that an annual £35 fee would be charged for the green garden waste recycling bins, on top of the Council tax levied by Shepway. Taken with the expected tax…
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The EU Reform Treaty: Progress in Parliament Update Meeting
The Lisbon Treaty is currently going through parliament - but what does it actually do? If you are interested to learn more about it, or to have your say in a discussion, you can attend a talk by Dr…
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Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg sets out vision for a people's health service
Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg has outlined his vision for the NHS, setting out plans to give communities genuine control over local health services, freed from Whitehall, and providing for older…
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KCC Council Tax soars over £1000 under the Conservatives
Kent Conservatives plan to raise the County Council portion of the Council Tax bill by an increase of 3.9%. This brings the Kent county Council (KCC) share on a Band D property to over £1000 for the…
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The Fight for Folkestone Fire Services Goes On
Following the close of the public consultation on proposed cuts to Folkestone Fire Services Shepway Lib Dems are urging local residents to continue to make their view heard by lobbying members of the…
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Charlton FC Football Sessions at Cheriton Rec
As a part of the Charlton Athletic Community Scheme, there are football training sessions for local young people led by two Charlton FC and local coaches every week at Cheriton Recreation Ground,…
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Hythe Council Tax Up FIFTEEN Percent!
Conservative Hythe Town Council have voted in the last few weeks to increase their proportion of the total Council tax bill for local residents by a whopping 15%.