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Dover Councillor joins the Liberal Democrats
Councillor Paul Dawkins, who represents Walmer on Dover District Council, has today resigned from the Conservative Party and joined the Liberal Democrats.
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Eurotunnel look for new tenants for Cheriton Parc House
The owners of Cheriton Parc House in Cheriton Parc by the M20 are searching for new tenants for the landmark building overlooking the M20 and Eurotunnel Channel Tunnel terminal. The building was…
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Happy retirement Tom!
Tom McNeice, one of Shepway Lib Dems' star campaigners retires today after 42 years working in Trading Standards.
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Gurkhas to march on Downing Street - Carroll
Over 500 retired Gurkha soldiers will march from Parliament Square to hand deliver a letter to the Prime Minister at Downing Street at 11.30am on Thursday 14th December 2006. The Gurkhas will protest…
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Two Park Ward Councillors Stepping Down
Two of Park ward's Shepway District Lib Dem Councillors will not be standing again when the local elections are held next May.
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Lib Dems call for Microgeneration
Lib Dems at Shepway Council have called for a percentage of all new housing that is built in our area to have microgeneration included in its plans. Microgeneration is a scheme whereby householders…
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Double Whammy: Lib Dems fight for Cleaner Streets AND a zero rise in Council tax
Liberal Democrats on Folkestone Town Council have proposed additional spending for cleaner streets for Folkestone AND a Zero percent rise in Council Tax for next year. The proposal, which would have…
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Operation Stack continues to blight Folkestone and Hythe
The M20 between junctions 11 and 12 was still closed for Operation Stack on Thursday morning. Operation Stack was put in place on Tuesday in response to ferry crossings from Dover to Calais being…
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£30+ London Return: Fares from Folkestone and Hythe rise by 6.3% for 2007
The cost of a Southeastern "saver return" train fare from Folkestone Central, Folkestone West and Sandling to London will rise from £29.80 to over £31 in 2007, according to figures released today. A…
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Lydd Airport runway expansion will lead to flights over Folkestone
Shepway Councillor Lynne Beaumont has warned that Folkestone, Sandgate and Hythe residents may soon have to get used to the noise of Boeing 737s flying over Folkestone. Plans to expand the runway at…
