A20 Accident Death between Folkestone and Dover
The BBC report that one person died and 20 were injured in a pile-up involving more than 40 vehicles on the A20 between Folkestone and Dover on Saturday.
1 Jul 2007
Folkestone and Hythe News
Lib Dem Members Called to Ealing and Sedgefield
Labour are scared of the Liberal Democrat challenge. In recent years they lost Brent East, Leicester South and Dunfermline to us. They have called the Ealing Southall and Sedgefield by-elections at very short notice to try to stop us building momentum - the by-elections will now both be held on 19 July,
29 Jun 2007
Poor Weather Forecast Dashes Folkestone Weekend Line-Up
Shepway District Council have taken the decision to cancel performances at the Lower Leas Park Amphitheatre in Folkestone of Peter Pan (Saturday) and Coal Porters (Sunday) due to forecasts of very bad weather this weekend. The Cantium Brass Band is also cancelled at the Leas Bandstand in Folkestone on Sunday. Rattlebag will decide on Saturday if their gig at noon tomorrow at the bandstand will also be cancelled.
29 Jun 2007
Statement on New Romney Coast Councillor Sue Ashworth
An article appeared in yesterday's Romney Marsh Herald stating that Councillor Sue Ashworth was planning to join the Conservatives from the Liberal Democrats early in July. As we had heard nothing directly from Councillor Ashworth on this, Group Leader Lynne Beaumont contacted her directly. Although assuring us that she was not responsible for the story in any way, during the conversation, Cllr Ashworth confirmed that she did indeed intend to join the Conservative Group on Shepway District Council.
29 Jun 2007
Country Needs a Change of Direction, Not Just a Change at the Top: Campbell
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Menzies Campbell said that the country needed a change in direction not just a change in personnel at the top.
27 Jun 2007
"Superficiality, unreliability and an apparent lack of any clear convictions": the View of David Cameron from a Tory MP
Conservative MP Quentin Davies, has defected from the Conservative Party, slamming the record of Conservative leader David Cameron. In his resignation letter, Quentin Davies said:
27 Jun 2007
£6 Billion SAGAA: Folkestone based Saga and AA Announce Merger
The BBC are reporting that Folkestone and Sandgate based Saga, which sells holidays and other products to the over-50s, is to merge with motoring giant AA in a deal valuing the combined firm at £6.15bn.
25 Jun 2007
A Personal Message from Ming Campbell MP: A Strong, Independent Party
You may have read in the newspapers about how Gordon Brown spoke to me earlier this week about offering ministerial jobs to Liberal Democrat members of the House of Lords.
22 Jun 2007
Are you Going to Brighton this September?
The Preliminary Agenda for the party's autumn Brighton conference is now available on the party website at www.libdems.org.uk/conference
22 Jun 2007
Shepway team help out in Key Kent By-election
Shepway Lib Dems have been amongst the first to assist in a key Kent County Council by-election in Maidstone, caused by the sad death last month of County Councillor Margaret Featherstone. The by-election for the Maidstone North East Division will be held on 12 July.
21 Jun 2007
Ealing Southall MP dies aged 82
The MP for Ealing Southall, Piara Khabra, has sadly died aged 82. He had been the Labour MP for Ealing Southall since the 1992 General Election. The oldest member of the House of Commons, Mr Khabra, was reported as having been been undergoing treatment for liver problems.
20 Jun 2007
Shepway hit by Flash Floods and Power Cuts after Severe Storm
The BBC report that residents across Shepway and East Kent are spending the day mopping up after a night of storms on Tuesday evening brought flooding and power cuts to thousands of homeowners. Two inches of torrential rain fell in places between around 6 and 9.30pm, with parts of Folkestone, New Romney and Dover the worst affected.
20 Jun 2007