TF
2 Aug 2015
Folkestone and Hythe News
We need a new way of lending
The high street banks have never really been a suitable source of loans for those with limited assets or income - their basic idea seems to be that you can only borrow from them if you can afford not to do so. The principal alternative that grew up historically for those in need who could not meet the strict lending criteria of the banks was loan sharks and unregulated lending. Other than credit unions, of which more later.
SP
31 Jul 2015
Take Pride 2015
On Saturday 1st August the biggest party in the South East region takes place in Brighton!
PHSELDRC
31 Jul 2015
Sandgate Military Road Rec Family Fun Day
This Sunday 2nd August sees the Sandgate Rec Family Fun Day from 11am - 5pm: come along!
30 Jul 2015
Beware the ‘Microsoft Phone Scam’
With the release of Windows 10, the scam known as the 'Microsoft phone scam' is likely to rear its ugly head again.
KTS
30 Jul 2015
Farron: Resolve the Calais Crisis with Hope Not Fences
Commenting on the situation in Calais, Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron MP said:
29 Jul 2015
Tim Farron names spokesperson team to lead party’s fightback
Tim Farron today set about ending the Liberal Democrats' lack diversity at the top of the party - by naming the most diverse shadow cabinet team in the party's history.
29 Jul 2015
Kent's our Oyster: Smart Ticketing to be Introduced on Southeastern
Rail passengers in Kent will soon see a £5.5 million roll out of smart cards across Southeastern's network.
28 Jul 2015
Congratulations to the Lib Dems: Winning, not Whinng...
Congratulations are due to the party on two fronts. First, for holding a leadership election without tearing itself apart. Given recent developments being reported in the press about the Labour party - not to mention the leadership contest for the Conservatives already having started, looking at the way Mrs May is sniping at Mr Johnson - is quite an achievement.
SP
27 Jul 2015
Outrageous betrayal of the most weak and most frail
Commenting on the news that the Conservatives have u-turned on the introduction of a cap on care costs, former Care Minister, Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb, who took the legislation through Parliament said:
27 Jul 2015
Right to photograph European landmarks safeguarded
I was relieved MEPs rejected a controversial proposal that would require photographers to get permission from copyright holders before commercially using photos of landmarks and public places.
CBMEPSEE
24 Jul 2015
Lib Dems WIN two South East By-Elections
The Liberal Democrats won two seats in South East England last night, reinforcing a trend of good Lib Dem local election results since the General Election.
24 Jul 2015