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.
FSAUJON
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.
FPRBAAF
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
It's YOUR Vote: Make it Count!
Park Ward by-elections
1 Nov 2012
Lynne Backs Downs Road Owl Sanctuary
Lynne Beaumont has lent her support to Folkestone Owl Sanctuary, who risk closure due to lack of funds. The Downs Road sanctuary costs over £250 a week to run. Owner Brian Maxted is appealing for donations to sponsor the birds.
1 Nov 2012
Boundary Commission Press Release: Local views sought on number of councillors for Shepway
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking local people how many councillors they think should represent Shepway in the future.
26 Oct 2012
Local Government Boundary Commission for England: Shepway Review
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is carrying out an electoral review of Shepway District Council to deliver electoral equality for voters in local elections. From 23 October 2012 to 3 December 2012 they are inviting proposals for the number of councillors who should represent Shepway District Council.
26 Oct 2012
Folkestone Park by-elections called for 22nd November: It’s Lynne or the Conservatives this time
It's either going to be Lynne or yet another Conservative. Analysis of the results of the most recent polls in Folkestone Park make it clear that only Lib Dem candidate Lynne Beaumont can beat the Conservatives in Park.
26 Oct 2012
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Stopping Violence Against Women and Girls
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MG
21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Supporting People to Age Well
Supporting people to age well and maintain their independence is better for them and common-sense for the NHS. The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to fix social care, protect our NHS, and ensure everyone can age well in their own home and community.
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21 Sep 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
A Liberal Vision for Primary Healthcare
Liberal Democrat members have renewed our commitment to fix the front door of the NHS, restore patient choice, end dental deserts, and ensure preventative care is accessible before health problems turn into emergencies.
HM
21 Sep 2026
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