Kent Police: 2 More Arrests following Folkestone shooting
Police investigating the shooting of a man from Folkestone have made two further arrests. Two local men, aged 24 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
4 Feb 2006
Folkestone and Hythe News
The Endless Political Month...
If a week is a long time in politics, the last month has seemed almost endless. Following my assertion in my last column that I wanted Charles Kennedy to continue as leader, its best we avoid comment on the leadership contest. Lembit Opik MP backed Charles, backed Mark Oaten and is now publicly not backing anyone in order to avoid an asteroid hitting their campaign - I know how he feels!
TPCSLD
1 Feb 2006
Leadership election hustings - dates announced and all members welcome
The dates of the Liberal Democrat leadership election official hustings have been released. Following the close of nominations, the 3 candidates are Ming Campbell, Simon Hughes and Chris Huhne. The dates and times (with contact email for further information) are:
26 Jan 2006
Tories in Gazette Poll Tampering Claim
The Hawkinge Gazette has been contacted by a reader asking: "Should the public not be made aware that the Conservative Party high command is seeking to tamper with independent surveys?"
24 Jan 2006
Lords defeat for ID cards scheme
Shepway Lib Dem Treasurer and no2id campaigner Darren Briddock welcomed the defeat in the house of lords of the governments controversial ID Card Bill.
16 Jan 2006
Charles Kennedy resigns
Charles Kennedy has stood down as Leader of the Liberal Democrats. Mr Kennedy made the following statement at Liberal Democrat Headquarters:
7 Jan 2006
View from the Chamber
Cllr David Dickinson led the Lib Dems on Shepway Council during some very difficult times. He did so with great dignity and integrity. I'm sure that I speak on behalf of the local Party when I thank him for his marvellous contribution.
CLBLLDSDC
6 Jan 2006
Peter's Perspective - An Exciting Year`
2006 promises to be an exciting year in politics both locally and nationally. Locally, our group of Lib Dem Cllrs on Shepway District Council has a new leader to lead their work through to the local elections in May 2007.
PCLDPSFH
6 Jan 2006
Staring at the Stars
As I write, it's a few days into the New Year, and there is a load of media and Party gossip whether Charles Kennedy should continue to lead the Lib Dems.
TPCSLD
4 Jan 2006
Christmas Quiz 2005 - Answers and Result
Congratulations to Di Matra of Dunes Road who entered the Shepway Lib Dem Christmas 2005 Quiz on line - and won! Di got 15 out of 16 answers correct, and won a DVD player which was delivered by Peter Carroll - a nice surprise just before Christmas!
30 Dec 2005
New Year's Message 2006 from Charles Kennedy
At this time of year, we need to remember those worse off than ourselves. This Labour government keeps telling us that Britain is getting better; but it's not getting better for everybody. Unfairness divides our society. Inequality is worse than under Margaret Thatcher. We have an unfair tax system which means those on the lowest earnings pay more of their income in tax than the richest. Yet the new economy and the new information society have brought challenges and opportunities which should enable every individual to have the chance to make the best of their lives. These are challenges which I am determined my party will rise to.
29 Dec 2005
Seasons Greetings from Shepway Liberal Democrats
Shepway Lib Dems would like to wish all members, supporters and web site users a very happy Christmas and a successful 2006. Many thanks for your support throughout the last year, and we look forward with new optimism to the New Year.
24 Dec 2005