Senior Liberal Democrat Lord Holme has died at the age of 71 after a long illness, it has been announced. The peer was the party's Northern Ireland spokesman in the 1990s and a close advisor to Sir Menzies Campbell, Paddy Ashdown and David Steel.
The 2nd Battalion, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, from Shornecliffe barracks, have today been granted the Freedom of Sandgate. The award was given after the regiment had marched through the town, accompanied by marching pipes and drums.
New Sandgate Town Councillor Liberal Democrat Season Prater is saying "Thank You" to residents in Sandgate Valley ward where she was elected on Thursday 1st May with a huge 58% of the vote. The result saw Season becoming the first ever Lib Dem elected to Sandgate Council, with the Lib Dem vote rising 35% from 23% to 58% this time, on an increased turnout.
The new 2008 Pocket Guide to Lib Dem Policy is now available from http://tinyurl.com/3jcthw Summarising the Party's key policies at a page per portfolio, it's useful for anyone who is interested to know more about the Party's views.
Open-top bus tours are again to feature among Shepway's summer season attractions. Operated by Kent-based sightseeing specialist 'Over the Top', tours will run daily, weather permitting, from May 17 to September 7, on a circular route taking in coastal and inland scenic viewpoints and places of interest in and around Folkestone and Hythe.
The Liberal Democrats returning to Bournemouth for autumn conference 2008 from Saturday 13 - Wednesday 17 September 2008. Any Party member is welcome to attend conference - why not go for a few days and experience the debates, training, fringe, exhibition and social scene of conference for yourself?
Season Prater has stormed to victory in the Sandgate Valley By-election to Sandgate Council. Season took 176 votes - 58% of the total and more than both the Conservative and Independent candidates combined.
Cheriton Councillor Peter Carroll has reported to Kent Highway Services the blackout at the M20 J12 Cheriton Interchange that has disabled many of the street-lights in the area.
Folkestone Academy Principal John Patterson died over the weekend. He had become a well known figure in Folkestone since becoming the Academy's first Principal when it opened its doors in September 2007, and his death was completely unexpected.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
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.
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.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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