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Spitfire experience should be supported

Posted by editor on Nov 16, 2011 - 02:40 AM

Dear Editor,

Re: Spitfire and helicopter flights are welcomed by majority of villagers in Capel-le-Ferne
I have to agree with Jenny that the sight and sound of a Spitfire over the Battle of Britain memorial at Capel is a wonderful experience.

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Spitfire and helicopter flights are welcomed by majority of villagers in Capel-le-Ferne

Posted by editor on Nov 15, 2011 - 12:05 AM

Dear Editor,

I would like to add my my comments in full agreement of all Mr Woodsford wrote in his letter published in the Folkestone Herald last week.

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More shop windows smashed and fights breaking out in Hawkinge at weekend

Posted by cc1 on Nov 14, 2011 - 09:16 AM

Dear Editor,
I refer to my article 'Hawkinge becoming a crime hotspot' sent to you on 6 November was further highlighted by last week's Folkestone Herald newspaper with the front page headlines - 'Villagers plea to end reign of yobs terror'.

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Absolute majorities are bad for democracy

Posted by editor on Nov 09, 2011 - 03:25 AM

Dear Editor,
Re: Folkestone, Hythe and New Romney parking referendum called for December

I welcome the call for a referendum on parking, if it is the only way to oppose this ludicrous idea.

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Hawkinge is becoming a crime hotspot but where are the Police at night?

Posted by cc1 on Nov 06, 2011 - 03:13 PM

Dear Editor,
What is happening around Hawkinge?

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I hope the sale of the Spitfire Leisuredrome will not mean more new houses

Posted by editor on Nov 06, 2011 - 10:13 AM

Dear Editor,

I have lived in Hawkinge for the past 6 years and go past the Leisuredrome daily, which I see has now been sold.

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Folkestone parking proposals are no benefit to you or me

Posted by editor on Nov 01, 2011 - 03:40 AM

Dear Editor,

Re: Proposed Shepway parking charge is a 'huge worry' for part-time single mum

The only benefit I can see will be the new 'Owner' of the rights to chase and inflict a target driven approach to the issuing of PCN (parking fines).

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Total mistrust of Shepway District Council decision making process over street parking consultation

Posted by editor on Oct 31, 2011 - 11:25 PM

Dear Editor,

Re: Free parking in Folkestone - not ruled out says Shepway Council Leader

The reputation of Shepway District Council (SDC) in 'consulting' and then going ahead with its own ideas anyway is at the root of protests against the 'parking consultation'.

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Park and Ride Free For All to Folkestone town centre

Posted by editor on Oct 30, 2011 - 08:42 PM

Dear Editor,

Re: Support from Folkestone and Hythe MP over free on-street parking

My immediate reaction to Eleanor, who demanded in her comment that Folkestone shoppers have free bus travel, was to ask how she thought a free bus service would be paid for.

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