By Tim Prater It's easy - and understandable - for the recent decision on Dungeness to be seen as a hammer blow to the Marsh economy.

By Karol Steele Hundreds of people gathered in Deal on Thursday (26 November) for the start of the town's festive celebrations.

Shepway Council is warning residents about a council tax rebate scam.

There are fears that a waste collection project which it's claimed would keep council tax bills down could mean the loss of jobs as fewer people will be needed to run the service.

Dear Editor, Re: As a dog owner myself, I totally agree that owner's not picking up their dog's mess, where ever it is, is totally irresponsible.

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

Dear Editor, Re: Three points to note here Mr Collins:

The Clerk at Hawkinge Parish Council could soon be getting an assistant to help with the increased workload.

Dear Editor On a visit to Folkestone one of my old favourite seaside’s towns in Kent, I was horrified to see how derelict the harbour and amusement beach area now look.

A nuclear power station on Romney Marsh has been shut down after fire broke out at the Dungeness B site.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Why not get into the spirit of Christmas by taking part in our 5k Santa Fun Run around Folkestone Town Centre!

An east Kent woman who was cheated on by her lover, decided to teach him and other love rats a lesson by starting a website where they could be exposed.

The future's looking brighter for a Hawkinge environment group after it was given a £500 grant.

Dear Editor Re: I am in full agreement with the long awaited redevelopment of Folkestone

Dear Editor, Re: Prime Minister Gordon Brown said that Dungeness will not be completely ruled out.

The first of two new ships being built for P&O Ferries is rapidly taking shape at Rauma in Finland.