105.9 Academy FM, Folkestone's new community radio station, has announced that it will go on air at 12 noon on Thursday 31 March 2011. Broadcasting from the Folkestone Academy, the station will serve the communities of Folkestone, offering a comprehensive variety of programmes 24 hours a day, and will be commercial free.
Over recent days No2AV have published a series of ads in local papers that can be described as distasteful at best, shocking and outrageous at worst.
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater has signed the "We Support Solar" open letter to Government Minister Chris Huhne urging him to maintain support for larger scale solar power developments.
The Government announced, as part of the Liberal Democrat commitment to advancing equality for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGB&T) people - that religious buildings will be allowed to host civil partnership registrations.
"The reforms focus on helping people into work, ensuring they stay there, and adopts a more tailored approach to addressing people's welfare needs."
Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg, has recently given a speech making the case for a Yes vote at this May's fairer votes referendum. The text of the speech is below: