"Get Out, Stay Out" warn Folkestone firefighters
If your home catches fire, Get Out and Stay Out - that's the message from Folkestone firefighters who rescued residents from a blaze after they ignored the sound of the smoke alarm system.
30 Apr 2009
This Government have betrayed the Gurkhas and let down our Country
Angry doesn't even come close.
TP
24 Apr 2009
Matthews fury at Government's Gurkha announcement
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary spokesman for Folkestone and Hythe, Neil Matthews, has said he feels "contempt for the Government" today following the Governments announcement that they will not extend citizenship rights to all ex-Gurkhas.
24 Apr 2009
Lib Dems call for more detail on Audit Commission verdict on Shepway District Council being worst in the country
Shepway Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has written to District Auditor Andy Mack to provide more information on the Audit Commission assessment that Shepway Council is the least improved District Council in the country, ranked 388th out of 388.
23 Apr 2009
Kent County Council seeks Double Taxation is get them out of Highways Hell
A past Chairman of Kent County Council announced this evening, at the New Romney Town meeting, the Conservatives are set to start next year a new Road Repair method. The Conservatives plan to give every County Councillor £25000 to spent on road works in their division.
21 Apr 2009
Ferry Fast: 1 hour Dover - Boulogne on world's largest diesel-powered catamaran
LD Lines has announced the launch of the largest ever fast ferry to operate on cross channel routes, with the introduction of a brand new, high speed Catamaran to its Dover - Boulogne service from 29 May 2009.
20 Apr 2009
How we will make the tax system fairer
Vince Cable and I are currently briefing the press about what we want to see in Wednesday's Budget. I thought you would like to know what we are saying.
NCLLD
20 Apr 2009
The Regeneration of Cheriton Recreation Ground
At a Folkestone Town Council Meeting on 28th April 2008, young people from Cheriton came to ask Councillors for better provisions for young people in the Cheriton area. In response the Town Council and a local youth and community engagement project, 'What4', began working with the young people in partnership with Shepway District Council.
19 Apr 2009
Shepway least improved District Council in the Country say the Audit Commission
The Annual Audit and Inspection Letter from the Audit Commission has said that Shepway Council is ranked 388 out of 388 district authorities for the percentage of performance indicators that improved between 2006/07 and 2007/08. In addition service quality was well below the average for all district councils, with only 15 per cent of performance indicators in the best 25 per cent of performance nationally.
16 Apr 2009
National News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
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