kentnews.co.uk report that the future of the International Hockey Festival is in the balance after Kent and Sussex Regional league umpires deemed the facilities at Folkestone's Cheriton Road ground unplayable.
The Audit Commission have agreed that the Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) re-assessment of Shepway Council can go ahead early next year. Shepway were classified as a "Weak" Council in 2004.
For many businesses, Christmas is the peak period and this means more customers on the premises, increased stock levels, festive decorations and the employment of extra staff to cope with the rush. With this in mind, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is reminding businesses about their duties under the new fire safety legislation.
The Liberal Democrats will tomorrow put down an amendment to the Queen's Speech calling for a referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union so that the British people can have a proper debate about the future of Britain's relationship with the EU.
Folkestone salutes today its debt to those who fought for their country at the Town's service and parade at the Folkestone War Memorial at the top of Folkestone's Road of Remembrance.
The Liberal Democrat candidates for South-England for the European Parliament elections in 2009 have been announced. Current MEP Sharon Bowles heads the list, followed by well known Regional campaigner Catherine Bearder, and Bromley By-Election candidate Ben Abbotts.
Kent Fire Service have opened the on-line consultation on their "Integrated Risk Management Plan 5", which proposes this year to cut 24 full-time firefighters, an engine and the long ladder from Folkestone Fire Station. The Shepway Liberal Democrat team are working with other local campaigners to fight this cut which would increase response times across Shepway.
People Power came to Hythe Town Hall on Thursday 9th November. Over 90 members of the public attended the meeting of Hythe Town Council to consider the Nickolls Quarry development and have their say.
Without your help Hamedullah Hassani faces being returned to Afghanistan on November 20th at 20.40 hrs on flight PVT8024 and PVT10085.
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