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Ongoing Story: Shoe Shop Shemozzle*
We continue looking into Faversham Town Council's purchase of 12 Market Place.
Faversham Eye
May 29, 20193 min read
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Ongoing Story: Library Update
Faversham Eye continues its look into library opening times.
Faversham Eye
May 29, 20191 min read
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The Market Place Massacre
Something momentous just happened in Faversham.
Faversham Eye
May 6, 20193 min read
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The Results Are In
The results of Faversham's local elections in full
Faversham Eye
May 4, 20191 min read
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Issue 3
Issue 3 of the Faversham Eye is dedicated to our good friend Brenda Chester.
Faversham Eye
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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Ongoing Story: War Memorial NOT FORGOTTEN
Following last issue’s investigation into Faversham’s controversial war memorial garden, new information has emerged about the project.
Faversham Eye
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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Cleve Hill Solar Power Station: Update
Cleve Hill Solar Park is a massive proposed £450 million development of solar photovoltaic panels on protected marshland near Graveney.
Faversham Eye
Apr 29, 20193 min read
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Alan Thorne Boat Building Experience
A special vessel was launched in the Creek basin this month.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20192 min read
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The Tastes of Faversham: 1
We kick off our review series with the beer most closely associated with the town, Master Brew from Faversham brewers Shepherd Neame.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20192 min read
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Bernie Tormé
The rock music world is mourning the loss of guitar legend Bernie Tormé, who has died at the age of 66.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20192 min read
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Letters from Issue 3
A selection of the letters we've received and published in Issue 3 of the Faversham Eye.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20197 min read
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Brenda Chester
With the passing of Brenda Chester last month, Faversham has lost a powerful force for good.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20194 min read
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Whately Watch - Issue 4
Welcome to our new occasional feature following the activities of Faversham’s own Conservative MP Helen Whately.
Faversham Eye
Apr 28, 20193 min read
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Faversham Upcoming Events April-July
List of upcoming events in Faversham April-July
Faversham Eye
Apr 27, 20194 min read
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Faversham Literary Festival review: Will Self at The Vaults
Richard Fleury's review of Will Self's performance at the Faversham Literary Festival on the 21st February 2019.
Faversham Eye
Apr 27, 20193 min read
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Faversham Creek
The recent history of Faversham Creek makes sorry reading despite the efforts of many hard-working and well-meaning people.
Faversham Eye
Apr 27, 20194 min read
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Ongoing Story: Bowles Bounces Back
Opposition parties are working together in a bid to oust 'Tommy Robinson'-tweeting Tory councillor Andrew Bowles.
Faversham Eye
Apr 27, 20195 min read
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The Arrest of John Wellard
New evidence has come to light about how Faversham Town Council conspired to have a pensioner arrested on his birthday...
Faversham Eye
Apr 27, 20196 min read
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Issue 3 Top Spots
A selection of miscellaneous columns from the print version of the Faversham Eye.
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20192 min read
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Conservative Contradictions
We went through all the election leaflets produced by potential councillors of all parties and independents (where available) ...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20195 min read
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Watling Lib Dems’ Response
If an existing Councillor, what do you consider your best achievements in the last four years? Many candidates not yet Cllrs but have...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20197 min read
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Gareth Reeves Response
Hello my name is Gareth and I grew up on the North Preston estate in town, I attended the Abbey School and have lived in Faversham all my...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 201910 min read
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Lib Dems St Ann’s Response
If an existing Councillor, what do you consider your best achievements in the last four years? Many candidates not yet Cllrs but have...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20196 min read
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Carole Jackson Response
Carole has brought up a family and lived locally all her life. She was a senior union steward for 20 years at Faversham Tesco, where she...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20197 min read
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Julian Saunders Response
Julian worked as a local government officer helping young people get into work for over 30 years and is now heavily involved in local...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20197 min read
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Jenny Hamilton Response
My name is Jenny Hamilton and I live in Priory Ward on the North Preston Estate. I am 37 years old, married with three children one of...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20198 min read
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Lib Dem Priory Ward Response
The Priory Ward Liberal Democrat team thought it would be helpful to provide a team response to your questions concerning councillors and...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20198 min read
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Claire Belsom Response
I am Faversham born and bred on my father’s side 5th generation and my mum’s 6+ generation. I was brought up on North Preston estate,...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20196 min read
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Trevor Payne Response
Trevor has lived in Faversham for 25 years and plays an active part in several local groups. He is Chair of the Faversham Footpaths Group...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20195 min read
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Anne Salmon Response
If an existing Councillor, what do you consider your best achievements in the last four years?  N/A What are voters’ main priorities in...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20196 min read
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Abbey Lib Dems’ Response
This is a response for Councillor Antony Hook and fellow Abbey Ward Lib Dem Candidates Hannah Perkin, Chris Williams and Denise Knights...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20198 min read
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Peter Flower Response
If an existing Councillor, what do you consider your best achievements in the last four years? Gained acceptance of need for an Ospringe...
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20196 min read
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Election Special
Local elections on Thursday 2nd May are Faversham’s opportunity to choose a council the town can work with and ensure our interests.
Faversham Eye
Apr 25, 20199 min read
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Candidate List
Information about the candidates, including photo, name, party, whether they're running for SBC, and whether they replied to our questionnai
Faversham Eye
Apr 24, 20193 min read
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On The Square
The latest from the town.
Faversham Eye
Apr 20, 20193 min read
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