Council Parking Response "Script for a Pantomime"
Shepway Campaigner Lynne Beaumont has responded furiously to a new Shepway Council report on the impact of new on-street parking charges in Folkestone.
14 Nov 2012
Kent Police update October 2012 - Cheriton and Morehall
This is the update for the month of October 2012, for Cheriton, Morehall and surrounding areas.
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13 Nov 2012
Email Spam: A New High
I get so much email spam that I hardly read it anymore - just hit delete. However, the below email arrived over the weekend, and was such a pleasure to read, I thought I'd share. Key reason for doing so was the very strong message that I absolutely shouldn't tell anyone about this email!
12 Nov 2012
I'll Fight to Scrap Shepway's On-Street Parking Charges says Lynne
Lynne Beaumont, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Folkestone Park ward by-elections on 22nd November, has pledged to fight in the Council for the scrapping of on-street parking charges in Folkestone if elected.
7 Nov 2012
Others out of the race in Park elections: Only Lynne can beat the Conservatives in November poll
Lynne Beaumont is the clear challenger to the Conservatives in November by-elections in Park to Shepway and Folkestone Councils. In May 2011, Lynne was the closest challenger to the Conservatives. People First & Labour trailed in 3rd and 4th.
7 Nov 2012
Dog Mess 4 - Dog Ends 1196: Council Get Litter Police Score WRONG
Local pupil Daniel goes to Highview School each day down a path blighted by dog fouling - as our photo shows.
7 Nov 2012
Warning about 'fat-burner' substances containing DNP
Urgent advice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency to the public, and to people in the bodybuilding community in particular, following the deaths of two people believed to have taken a 'fat-burner' substance in tablet or powder form.
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6 Nov 2012
Adoption charities say adoption myths are preventing children finding permanent homes
A fifth of adults in the UK believe they would be ruled out of adopting a child after the age of 40, a study has revealed.
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6 Nov 2012
Apology from Council Officer on Folkestone Parking Not Enough
The Folkestone Herald continues to report on the Folkestone parking disaster, with the lead story last week being a frank admission from Council Chief Executive Alistair Stewart that the Council have got Folkestone Parking wrong.
2 Nov 2012
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