Shepway District Council has awarded a new long term multi-million pound contract to leading repairs and maintenance provider Morrison.

Dogs could be banned from Hawkinge Cemetery unless dog owners clean up their act.

Dear Editor, The police should be allowed to make stop searches on anyone and everyone.

The Prosser Perspective.... a weekly column from Dover and Deal MP Gwyn Prosser. 26 November 2009

Howard's Way.... a weekly column from the Rt. Hon. Michael Howard QC. MP.26 November 2009

Future development options for Mastrick, Sheddocksley and Northfield will be considered at a public consultation event at Mastrick Community Centre next Tuesday (01 December) from 6-9pm. 2009/11/25 17:57:19

Tickets are still available for the City of Aberdeen's St Andrew's Day ceilidh on Monday 30 November at the Beach Ballroom. 2009/11/25 10:02:36

Temporary traffic lights will be in use after the morning peak traffic time from 9.30am on Wednesday 25 November at the Union Street and Bon Accord Street junction, to allow Aberdeen City Council staff remove old traffic signal equipment. 2009/11/25

Baillieswells Road will be closed from 9.30am on Wednesday 25 November between its junctions with Countesswells Road and Ladyhill Road for emergency drainage works. 2009/11/25 09:42:40

The British economy shrank by slightly less than first thought in the third quarter but remained in recession, official figures showed on Wednesday .

Ed Balls, the Schools Secretary, is creating a thick screen of purest smoke after David Cameron's statement that the Government has paid money to schools run by leading members or activists of the anti-Western, extremist group Hizb ut Tahrir (HT).

Every household under a Tory government will be entitled to claim at least £6,500 in energy home improvements that will mean lower power bills, the Conservatives will say today.

Trudie Styler, the wife of the rock star Sting, has donated money to David Cameron's Conservatives.

British policing has "lost its way" amid Government targets, initiatives and new laws, the chief of inspector of police has said.

While most actors like to give the appearance, at least, of an independent spirit, Patrick Stewart is to star in a play which he hopes will provide Gordon Brown with a boost in the run-up to the election.

Fiona Phillips resigned from GMTV last year to spend more time with her family, and, unlike many politicians when they employ the phrase, she clearly meant it.

Concerts help ex-Beatle 'make contact' with bandmates and late wife.

Sweeping changes to be made to the 300-year-old law which prevents Roman Catholics ascending to the throne.

The London games are on track to lift the national mood at just the right time, says Benedict Brogan.

Assaults, thefts and possession of drugs could be punished with a £40 fine instead of a court appearance, under proposals being considered by Scottish ministers.