Pensioners getting less now than in 1950 - Alexander
On the day that the Government has announced the level of benefits for next year, the Liberal Democrats have released figures showing that pensioners now receive less than in 1950.
11 Dec 2007
National News
Computer says no to a 'miracle'
A woman who claims she was healed by prayer had to battle the benefits system to stop her disability payments. Officials said the computer did not "have a button for miracles".
11 Dec 2007
Holmes Supports Aspire Christmas Shopping Access Campaign
A group of disabled people from Chesterfield took to the streets this week to highlight the issue of access to shops.
11 Dec 2007
Post Office Sham
The closure of 5 MORE post offices, now means that the Post Office has closed 15 throughout Shepway since 1999, including the Crown Post Office in Folkestone, which is due to close in March 2008.
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10 Dec 2007
Town Council Visit Folkestone Academy
A delegation from Folkestone Town Council today visited the Folkestone Academy for a presentation and guided tour with Principal John Patterson. The £38 million Academy opened in September, and the tour was an opportunity to show off some of the facilities at the school.
10 Dec 2007
Mugabe's attendance at summit makes a mockery of Europe
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was in Lisbon for an EU-Africa summit, which the Prime Minister is boycotting because he would not 'sit down at the same table' as him. The EU has a travel ban on Mugabe because of his human rights record, but Portugal has lifted the ban for the summit, which marks Mugabe's first visit to Europe in several years. Western critics accuse Mugabe of ruining Zimbabwe's economy, rigging elections and violently suppressing opposition.
10 Dec 2007