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15 Aug 2008
Folkestone and Hythe News
New Discover Folkestone web site to tempt tourists
AFTER a month when its website attracted a record 379,175 hits, the Discover Folkestone, Hythe & Romney tourism marketing organisation has switched to a new inter-active system which provides potential visitors with more information and improved facilities to find and book inspected accommodation. Linked to the destination management system operated by VisitKent and other information providers and to major search engines the new-look www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk also gives local tourism businesses more opportunities to access regional, national and international markets.
15 Aug 2008
Fuller Shocked over Awful State of the Bayle and The Parade
Local Campaigner Gary Fuller was shocked to see the state of the road in both the Parade and the Bayle last week. He was appalled at the number of potholes affecting both roads, noting that there were barely any flat surfaces on either of the roads. He has since reported both roads to Kent Highways for immediate action.
15 Aug 2008
Fuller Reports Fly Tipping at Pavilion Court
Town councillor Gary Fuller has reported a television and two mattresses that he found dumped in the car park of Pavilion Court to Shepway District Council.
14 Aug 2008
At last - improvements to Folkestone West station!
At long last, South Eastern Trains has carried out refurbishments at Folkestone West. Lib Dem councillor Tom McNeice began a campaign eighteen months ago, pressing for improvements to the station area, and especially to the subway under the railway lines.
13 Aug 2008
Fuller's concerns over Sandgate Road ignored by Kent Highways
A recent email sent by Folkestone Town Councillor Gary Fuller, highlighting strong concerns over possible subsidence in Sandgate Road, Folkestone, has received little response from Kent Highways.
13 Aug 2008
2008: Women and the Vote
2008 marks 90 years since the Representation of the People Act finally gave some women the right to vote. It is also 80 years since women won the right to vote on equal terms with men, and the start of democratic representation as we know it today.
12 Aug 2008
Shepway youth encouraged to get involved in national political writing competition
Journalists of the Press Gallery have started their annual search for the best young political writers of tomorrow in a competition designed to encourage students to voice their views on government and politics. The winners are invited to tour the Houses of Parliament and meet leading politicians and political journalists.
10 Aug 2008
New Boss for East Kent Fire & Rescue
A firefighter who rose through the ranks to become Area Commander is returning to his roots to take charge of fire and rescue operations in the East Kent area which includes the Folkestone, Hythe, Elham Valley and Romney Marsh area.
8 Aug 2008
£1,000 Solar grant available for Shepway residents
The Kent Energy Centre is currently working with Shepway Council to promote the Solar Renewable Grant Scheme for residents who may be interested in purchasing solar hot water or solar electricity equipment. The scheme offers a £1,000 grant towards the installed cost of solar electric or solar hot water systems.
6 Aug 2008
Folkestone Literary Festival 2008
The Folkestone Literary Festival will return to the town from Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th November this autumn, promising eight days of readings, performances, schools events and practical writing sessions with notable authors from all over the country.
5 Aug 2008
Shepway youth to get up close with the Band of the Grenadier Guards
Young people are being given the chance to get involved when one of the best military bands in the world visits Shepway. The Band of the Grenadier Guards is playing at the Leas Cliff Hall in August, and as well as presenting a varied and entertaining programme of music, the 45-strong band is inviting local young people to listen to its rehearsals, gain an insight into how the concert is put together and to talk to band members.
4 Aug 2008