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WORK on The Leas Cliff lift-carriage, which has been at the centre of a long-running restoration appeal, is well under way. The 19th-century cabin has been dismantled in readiness for being treated and reassembled before being moved back to Folkestone. It is hoped to preserve as much of the original fabric as possible, with the chassis needing extensive repairs due to long exposure to the sea air. Otherwise the structure is in good condition, with AC Tripodi of Ramsgate undertaking the work. The restoration appeal raised the 25,000 needed to go ahead with the

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project after the cabin was removed from the tracks in 2006. The Leas lift is not running after Shepway council decided not to renew its lease with owner the Radnor Estate. It is hoped a charitable group or body could step in and keep the historic water-balance lift in service. A SELECTION of the best music album artwork of last year is on display in Folkestone, including the 2009 winning entry by Muse. All 50 nominations for the Best Art Vinyl 09 award are on show, including contributions from Hard-Fi, The Cribs, Thom Yorke and Fleet Foxes. Muse won for their artwork for The Resistance, their fifth LP, released in September. Entries are voted on by the public.The exhibition is at the Georges House Gallery, 8 The Old High Street, until Sunday, January 17.

Brave swimmers go for an icy dip in Dover harbour on Boxing Day. Search Boxing Day @yourkenttv.co.uk

Sainsburys vote: the fight goes on

Shepways development control committee voted 9-4 in favour of the proposals to build on the old Smiths Medical site in Military Road after including an amendment to fund improvement works at the Scanlons Bridge junction. But David Plumstead, of Shepway Environment and Community Network, said members failed to debate the issue seriously enough. He said: Im appalled at the lack of attention from some councillors.As far as they were concerned, it was a done deal. There was no proper debate, it was disconnected and not focused enough. They werent applying intellectual rigour, it was completely superficial. Wheres the transparency or openness? We did far more work than the council or Sainsburys. They dismissed the effect on high-street trade. We spent hours over four days going into every shop with a questionnaire and 90 per cent were against it. Mr Plumstead said that he and colleagues from the Kent Environment and Community Network, of which he is a founder member, believed the decision was unlawful and breached European law covering public partici-

Their best behaviour

A CANINE health evening to help owners get to know more about their pets takes place this month. Pippa Ducat, founder of the Best Behaviour School for Dogs, will be talking about how to motivate, train and communicate with our fourlegged friends and prevent problems. Vicky Marshall and Jonathan Self, of Darlings Real Dog Food, will give a talk on the benefits of raw feeding. Tickets are free for the evening, on Wednesday, January 20, at the Port Lympne wild animal park mansion. Call 01303 269172 or 07779 100204.

CAMPAIGNERS have I BY JAMES ALEXANDRE vowed to fight on after hugely controversial plans for a pation and consultation. direct repreHe said they had made Sainsburys superstore in sentations to the Prime Minister to Hythe were approved after support their formal applications to the Government for the council decian impassioned debate. sion to be called in in for determination by a planning inquiry. Planning expert Dr Wendy Le-Las, on behalf of campaigners, told the committee they would be replacing one monstrosity with another. She said the council could leave itself open to legal action due to the effect on the conservation area and Hythes heritage could generate much more income in the longer term once the recession was over. Speaking in favour was Channel Chamber of Commerce chairwoman Sezen Zeki, who said it represented a multi-million-pound investment and would keep more shoppers in town. Sainsburys regional manager Bruno Moore said the firm had addressed the main points raised in October, when the decision was deferred. These included restricting hours of delivery, funding staff parking permits and explaining how flipping the design would have created more problems. Mr Plumstead said he had met Shepway chief executive Alistair Stewart to discuss concerns over how planning decisions were made. He said: It was cordial and positive enough, but things havent been followed up. Its just business as usual.

Back from the brink

HARCOURT Primary School has received an overall grading of satisfactory from Ofsted just three years after being threatened with closure. The school in Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, was in danger of being amalgamated in 2006 due to low standards and falling rolls. However, a three-year rising trend in results led to good ratings in many areas, with improvements in teaching, learning, care and support.

Fire-fighters demonstrate the aftermath of a car-crash. Search carmageddon @yourkenttv.co.uk

Headbutt yob appeal

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Folkestones Road of Remembrance just after 2am on New Years Day. The 22-year-old had left Club Indigo and was with a friend when a man asked for a cigarette. When he refused, the man, who was with three others, became abusive and butted him. The offender is of stocky build and about 5ft 9in. Phone Det Con Mel Avory on 01303 850055.

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