This morning (Monday 4 August) was a busy one for Rochdale MP Paul Rowen as he took his place behind the counter for a shift at Buersil Post Office. Mr Rowen was working the morning shift at the popular Post Office, threatened by closure because of Government cuts.
MCCSIS '08 is the Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems. This year's conference (22-25 July) was held at Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam.
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.
Hundreds of people have attended a local heritage festival, which saw the official unveiling of the Westerhope Wheel.
Cheriton Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed news that Saga have bought Cheriton Parc House in Cheriton Parc from Eurotunnel and are planning to use the building as a new call centre, creating up to 400 new jobs.
Discover Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh have released their August newsletter with an update on tourism activity in the area, a look forward to a newly revamped Discover Folkestone web site and more.