Kent on Sunday (East), January 20, 2008

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A KENT MEP has angrily accused the French
of “ignoring its obligations”by allowing striking
fishermen to close the Port of Calais.
Richard Ashworth,Conservative MEP for the
South East,wrote a strongly worded letter to
the EU commissioner for transport, Jacques
Barrot,after strikes caused huge disruption to
Kent’s roads this week.
Mr Ashworth told Mr Barrot the strikes were
“totally unacceptable”and insisted he make it
Arts groups could close in face of
plain to the French Government that “contin-
ued impediment of this important transport
corridor will not be tolerated”.
He invited the official to visit Kent to witness
‘metro-centric’ funding reductions the impact of the action on the county’s roads.
Mr Ashworth told Kent on Sunday: “The
French government continues to ignore its obli-
gation to provide free passage for Britons trav-
elling in the European Union.
By PHIL REILLY Kent taxpayers pay their share of arts sub- “There will always be factors out of our con-
sidies as well. trol on the Channel such as weather and tech-
[email protected] “No-one supports subsidising mediocrity nical faults, but our entry into France should
but the fact is there are some superb arts never be blocked by industrial action.
organisations in Kent and it would be a “Once again,France’s domestic problems have
THEATRES and arts organisa- tragedy if they were to unable to continue had a knock-on effect on south-east England.
tions across Kent are facing huge because of a lack of Arts Council funding.” “France continues to turn a blind eye to this
A member of one Kent arts group,who did kind of deliberate disruption to a crucial trade
cuts in their funding as the Arts
not wish to be named,said the industry talk route and it is totally unacceptable.”
Council is accused of applying was that Arts Council chief executive Peter The latest industrial action came after stormy
“metropolitan standards” to the Hewitt was diverting funding to “big weather had already caused disruption to ferry
impact” art forms such as circus arts and services, leading to the partial closure of the
county’s cultural life. street theatre in order to secure his legacy. M20 for the implementation of Operation Stack
More than £200,000 is likely to be slashed Greg Clark, Conservative MP for to cope with lorry traffic heading to the port.
from five organisations, including the Tunbridge Wells,said the funding cut would
Gulbenkian Theatre in Canterbury and be a “huge blow”to the Trinity Theatre.
Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells,whose He met Arts Council director Felicity
programmes would be seriously affected. Harvest on Wednesday to argue the the-
Chalkfoot Theatre Arts, which puts on atre’s case.
productions in more than 70 rural venues in He said: “Although any cut in funding
Kent and Sussex,faces the prospect of clo- would be a huge blow to Trinity, I told
NO CONFIDENCE:Actor Joanna Lumley
sure if proposals to cut its £64,000 annual Felicity Harvest that it is essential the Arts
grant are approved. Jeremy Hunt MP, the Conservative Council does not simply pull the rug away
More than 200 arts organisations across spokesman for culture,media and sport,told but supports Trinity with transitional fund-
the country are staring at cuts in the biggest Kent on Sunday it would be a “tragedy”if the- ing and works with the charity to improve
cull since the Arts Council was set up more atre groups were forced to close their doors. its ability to secure longer term funding.”
than 50 years ago. He said: “Many people are very worried Also facing cuts are the Canterbury-based
This is despite the council enjoying an that the Arts Council is applying metropoli- Anne Peaker Centre for the Arts in
increase in government funding over three tan standards to art that will inevitably be Criminal Justice and the Kent Architecture
years to more than £2.2 billion. very different in rural areas like Kent. Centre in Chatham.
Actors Sir Ian McKellen, Kevin Spacey “The biggest challenge in many areas is Mike Hill,Kent County Council’s cabinet
and Joanna Lumley,who was born in Kent simply people getting access to art and the- member for community services, told KoS
and retains strong links to the county, atre,which is why groups like Chalkfoot are that while the cuts were “bad news”,other
passed a motion of no confidence in the so important. arts in Kent were likely to receive improved M20: Operation Stack closes the motorway
council this week. “The Arts Council should remember that CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO
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TODAY:Drybutcloudyandgreywiththechanceof
theoddspotoflightrainordrizzle.Mainlycloudy Charity’s warning over foetal alcohol syndrome
duringtheevening.Freshsouth-westerlywinds.
Maxtemp10-13C(50-55F).TONIGHT:Generally
cloudyskies,butstayingdrythroughthenight.Brisk
south-westerlywinds.Mintemp9-11C(46-52F). By PHIL REILLY seriously damaged and as many as one in
AroundBritain 100 could have some form of minor damage.
[email protected] Children born with foetal alcohol syn-
°C °F °C °F drome (FAS) often have distinctive facial fea-
Aberdeen cloudy 7 45 London rain 11 52 THOUSANDS of unborn children tures,known as ‘FAS face’.
Belfast cloudy 12 54 Liverpool cloudy 13 55 These include a smooth or shallow philtrum,
Birmingham showers 8 46 Manchester showers 12 54 in Kent could be suffering physi- the area between the upper lip and the nose,a
B’mouth drizzle 13 55 Newcastle rain 8 46 cal or mental problems as a result thin upper lip and thin eye openings.
Bristol cloudy 11 52 Norwich rain 14 57 Babies are often very small when they are
Cardiff rain 12 54 Oxford cloudy 13 55 of their mothers drinking while
born and may have trouble gaining weight.
Cork rain 12 54 Southsea cloudy 12 54 pregnant. They may also suffer from heart defects or
Edinburgh rain 6 43 S’hampton rain 11 52
Glasgow rain 8 46 Southport sun – – That is the claim made by the Foetal abnormalities of the ears,eyes,liver or joints
IsleofMan showers 11 52 Swansea rain 11 52 Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Trust,which has depending on what was developing at the
Leeds rain 11 52 Torquay cloudy 12 54 opened a new support group in Kent for time their mothers drank.
Sun&moon parents whose children have been affected Many on the milder end of the spectrum
by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. have little physical disability but can strug-
The charity said it has already come across gle to understand instructions and have
MSuonornisriese 17..2591pamm MSuonosnestet 64..4222apmm L4i.g2h2ptimngtoup7.t5im0aems: more than a dozen affected families in the behavioural difficulties.
county, but believes this is just the tip of a The support group will meet in Tonbridge
HighTides very big iceberg. every three months. The meetings will
It claims drinking at any time while preg- involve talks by parents who have raised FAS
today tomorrow nant can affect a baby’s development and lead children, as well as speech and language
ht(m) ht(m) ht(m) ht(m) to a range of mental and physical disabilities. therapists and other health professionals.
Dr Yvonne Doyle,NHS regional director of
Dover 08.47 5.9 21.316.0 09.53 6.2 22.276.3 Misdiagnosed
Margate 09.47 4.2 22.234.2 10.54 4.4 23.184.4 public health in Kent, said the evidence of
StMary’s 02.24 4.9 14.584.9 03.27 5.2 15.565.2 The charity said the vast majority of these numbers of children born with the syndrome
Weekahead either go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed was “patchy”.
as forms of autism or attention deficit hyper- She reiterated the advice of the
activity disorder (ADHD). Government’s Chief Medical Officer that
monday thursday Julia Brown, the trust’s executive officer, EFFECTS: Charity says any drinking during pregnant women should avoid drinking alco-
Grey.Drizzly. Lightrain. said the UK was two decades behind coun- pregnancy could harm an unborn child hol or limit it to just one or two units a week.
max11Cmin6C max10Cmin8C tries such as the USA and Canada at diag- She added:“Foetal alcohol syndrome caus-
nosing and coping with the syndrome. drinks during pregnancy will have differ- es the most extreme damage to an unborn
She told Kent on Sunday that drinking at ent effects on a child,but any drinking can baby and is 100 per cent preventable.If you
tuesday friday any stage during pregnancy could have a cause damage. don’t drink,your baby will not be harmed in
Mostlydry. Brightspells. profound effect on a baby’s development. “This affects thousands of children across this way.”
max10Cmin8C max8Cmin6C She said:“When the mother drinks so does the UK and hundreds if not thousands in More information is available at the
the baby.The placenta doesn’t filter it out so Kent, although it is not possible to put an website www.fasdtrust.co.uk.
it goes straight through to the baby at the accurate figure on it.”
wednesday saturday Find more news and sport updated daily online
same strength. The World Health Organisation estimates
Generallydry. Dry.Bright. “When and to what extent a mother that one in every 1,000 babies will be born www.kentnews.co.uk
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Double baby joy Pat on the heads
MORE than 50 of the county’s top headteach-
ers and early years managers have been cele-
brated by Kent County Council.
KCC chairman Leyland Ridings hosted a
special evening to celebrate the contribution of
55 people at schools that received good Ofsted
for Invicta stars
inspection results.
Cllr Ridings said: “Education is rightly
focused on children and young people and giv-
ing them the right start in life,but I wanted to
recognise those who lead the schools and
inspire colleagues and students to success.”
The event took place at Oakwood House in
Maidstone on Wednesday evening.
By PHIL REILLY ON
HT Legal argument
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THERE must be something the e: P cutions in Kent are abandoned because they
ur are deemed not to be in the public interest.
water at Invicta FM,because two ct
Pi Out of more than 41,000 cases in 2006-07,
of their most popular presenters the Crown Prosecution Service discontinued
have revealed they are pregnant. 661 on public interest grounds.
The CPS revealed the figures after a Freedom
Breakfast show presenter Ali Wheeler,who
of Information Act request revealed nearly
writes the regular Ali’s Goss section for our
26,000 cases were deemed not in the public
Review magazine, and daytime presenter
interest across the country over the period.
Claire Lawson are both expecting their first
A CPS spokesman the numbers of discontin-
children.
ued cases in Kent was decreasing.
Ali,32,who lives in Faversham with hus-
She said:“Inevitably there will be occasions
band Haydn,is four months pregnant,while
on which a case needs to be discontinued on
Claire, 29, who lives in Maidstone with
public interest grounds.For example where a
boyfriend Mark,is six months pregnant.
prosecution is likely to have a bad effect on the
Both will take their maternity leave in
victim’s mental or physical health, or where
May.
we would not consider it appropriate to compel
Ali said: “Jennifer Lopez, Christina
a victim to give evidence.”
Aguilera, Nicole Kidman and now me – I
must check my Chinese calendar because
Cathedral’s run
2008 must be the Year of the Baby.
“I am over the moon although a little
scared. When Haydn and I found out we THE Save Canterbury Cathedral campaign is
were completely overwhelmed and it still calling for people to take part in a sponsored
hasn’t really sunk in. run through central London this summer to
“Rest assured I am a very happy mum-to- raise money for its £50 million appeal.
be, although any advice will be gladly The fundraising team wants runners to take
received.” part in the 2008 British 10k London Run in July,
Claire insisted she does not want to know with each pledging to raise a minimum of £100.
the sex of the baby until it is born. Runners of all abilities will start at Hyde
She added:“Mark and I wanted to keep it Park Corner and run past Trafalgar Square,
private,but I think I’ve got a bit of a bulge the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye.
now so the cat’s out of the bag. Those taking part will receive a fundraising
“It is very exciting, although I’m a bit pack,a running vest and fundraising support.
apprehensive about the late nights and dirty For more information on taking part contact
nappies.I am just really pleased that I have speculate that it may not have been a total HIGHFIDELITY:Invicta’s breakfast show Karen Gambrell on 01227 865344 or email
someone else at Invicta to get fat with.” coincidence. presenter Ali Wheeler with her colleague [email protected].
Claire added that if she could be like one He added: “I can only think that it all and daytime presenter Claire Lawson. Both Campaigners hope to raise £50m to save the
celebrity mum it would be Jordan. comes down to that short power cut that hap- are expecting their first children landmark from old age and pollution.
She added: “It definitely wouldn’t be pened in Kent in September.You know what
Britney! I think Jordan is a fantastic mum, happens when you have no TV or radio.”
even though I’m not a big fan of hers as a per- An Invicta spokesman said no plans had
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Spies in the sky to Tory asked to
watch US voting
GILLINGHAM parliamentary candidate
Rehman Chishti has been appointed as a
special observer to the United States presi-
watch you parking
dential primaries which see Republicans
and Democrats each elect their candidate to
fight for the White House.
The Conservative party member and former
advisor to assassinated Pakistani politician
Benazir Bhutto will be watching proceedings
unfold in the states of Kansas and Missouri.
He will be attached to the Republican Party
By JAMIE McGINNES scheme this week, but voted against using as it seeks to find a new candidate to fight for
CCTV cameras to capture people parked ille- the presidency as George W Bush leaves office.
[email protected] gally.Instead,it will bring in a two-tier fining Cllr Chishti, who joined the Tories after
system from April. being a member of the Labour Party and is
CCTV operatives could replace Other local authorities in Kent are expected also a Medway councillor,was appointed to
to make their own decisions in coming weeks. his prestigious post by the US State
traffic wardens in a radical Sheila Rainger, from the RAC Foundation Department,the Conservative Party and the
Government-led shake-up of park- for Motoring,said many motorists will feel the British American Parliamentary Group.
ing enforcement. scheme is just “a money spinner”. He will be observing the American political
Offences machine in full, meeting candidates and
From April,local authorities will be able to
party activists as well as attending meetings.
use eagle-eyed ‘cyber wardens’ to monitor ille- She said: “Being cynical, you could argue Following the visit – which takes place next
gally parked motorists and issue fines by post. that camera enforcement is simply cheaper month – he will prepare a report on what he
Those caught by the cameras will then be than employing traffic wardens. has seen to be made available to his backers.
fined between £50 and £70,depending on the “Transport for London reported last year “This is going to be a very exciting time in
seriousness of the offence. that the physical presence of traffic wardens American politics and I think the eventual
Parking on a double yellow line will incur does deter motorists for committing offences race for the presidency is going to be extreme-
the maximum penalty, whereas overstaying so it makes you wonder if councils are trying ly close,”Cllr Chishti told Kent on Sunday.
on a meter will result in the lesser fine. to achieve a higher parking compliance or the
One of the first councils in the UK to intro- maximum number of tickets.” Hands off Stones
duce the scheme may be Medway. She said she was also concerned it would be
Council spokeswoman Laura Patrick said harder for motorists to appeal against fines.
the changes will improve roads. “At the moment if you come back to your DARTFORD-born rockers Mike Jagger and
She said:“Our CCTV operators will be able vehicle and there’s a ticket that you think is Keith Richard have dealt a blow to
to focus on vehicles that are parked danger- unfair you can take a photo or keep the tick- Sevenoaks financier Guy Hands who is try-
ously and issue a ticket by taking details from et to show you got back in the allocated time. ing to prevent an exodus of talent from
the national database of vehicle registrations, “If you get a ticket through the post a week music giant EMI.
which would then be posted to the owner. after the alleged incident it will be much more Hands bought EMI in a near-£4 billion
“Cabinet will discuss the proposal at its next difficult to appeal.” deal last year,and this week announced job
meeting on January 29 and,if agreed,could be Privacy International, the surveillance cuts of between 1,500 and 2,000 amid praise
up-and-running from April.” watchdog,said last week there was very little and controversy after reports that he was
Councils will have the right to introduce the accountability in the use of CCTVimages. close to raising £200 million of new money.
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MP takes EU protest to No 10
A KENT MP is heading to Downing Street to name and any honourable administration
hand in a petition demanding a referendum would hold the referendum.”
on the controversial EU treaty. Daniel Hannan,Conservative MEP for the
Prime Minister Gordon Brown signed up to South East, joined others on Wednesday in
the treaty in December, but the document attempts to delay ratification in the
still has to be ratified in Parliament. European Parliament.
The document is a replacement for the In a move similar to the American ploy of Time to think about
abandoned EU constitution, which the ‘filibustering’,Mr Dannan and others sought
Government promised a referendum on to slow the progress of the legislation by
ahead of the last general election. insisting every member explained the reason
Roger Gale,Tory MP for North Thanet,has for their vote. a better future
gathered around 3,500 signatures from con- Mr Brown has stated there is no need for a
stituents demanding a referendum,which he referendum on the treaty as Britain’s ‘red
will deliver on Monday. line’ opt-out clauses had been protected by
Mr Gale said: “I believe the Government the Government.
should be left in no doubt about the strength Unlike the previous document, the new Making the most out of who you are takes focus, effort – and
of public feeling on this issue. treaty does not override previous EU agree-
“This Government promised a referendum ments but merely amends them. the University of Greenwich.
on a constitution. References to an EU flag and anthem have
“The treaty is a constitution by another also been abandoned.
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THE Citadel has capacity for 316 men
and is “usually pretty full”,according
to the Dover Detainee Visitors Group,
REMOVAL: writes Peter Boyes.
The registered charity said the
Some 300
detainees come from as many as 80
people are
countries, including Eritrea, Algeria,
held at the India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan
Citadel and Vietnam.
Alan Ramsay,a committee member
of the charity,said:“The concentration
varies according to the political situa-
‘Are you willing to tion of different countries.”
The former Army barracks, at
Western Heights, became an immi-
gration removal centre in April 2002.
It is one of 10 such centres in the UK.
Many of those at the Citadel have
served prison sentences in the UK,
often for immigration offences,before
help free a man being detained at Dover awaiting
deportation,said the charity.
But some detainees cannot be
deported because their country of ori-
gin refuses to recognise their citizen-
ship,said Mr Ramsay,73.
He referred to the ‘Kafkaesque’
plight of four Algerians currently held
from the Citadel?’
in the UK and who have been convict-
ed of various crimes such as stealing
mobile phones, robbery, having false
papers and working illegally.
They want to return to their home-
land,but they have no documents and
the Algerian government claims they
have not produced sufficient proof of
HIGH above Dover on the By SUE POWELL the court,you will learn about him,his fami- citizenship.
ly, his country, interesting details about
Western Heights sits the Citadel. Lawyers for the men argue the
everyday life there and why he left.
It currently detains more than 300 men from us – are in a position to help give the precious You will be amazed at the fortitude which Home Office does not have the right
all corners of the world.Many are failed asy- gift of freedom.How? By offering to act as a has seen him through so many hardships and to hold the men in custody indefinite-
lum seekers. Some have been arrested for surety in a bail application. injustices.You will learn to appreciate your ly as it breaches their right to liberty.
working. First you need to visit Dover and get to own comparatively untroubled existence. The Government policy is to only
It is illegal for these men to work,but it is know the man who needs your help. This form of giving is particularly suitable detain those for whom deportation is
often that or starve – not much of a choice. After a few visits,and if you decide to sup- for those whose work is time flexible or who “imminent”, reported The Guardian
Whatever the reason, these men are all port him, his solicitor will arrange a bail are recently retired. newspaper in its coverage of the case.
waiting to be ‘removed’ from the UK. hearing – usually in London – where you You will be supported at every stage by Kent At the Citadel,Mr Ramsay said the
In fact,there is very little prospect of many attend as his surety. Refugee Help.We offer travel expenses to court conditions were broadly acceptable.
of them going anywhere. Either their The court asks you to pledge a relatively hearings and hold regular training sessions. Two reports,by the Commission for
embassies refuse to acknowledge their citi- modest sum – depending on your income – in Can you help? If surety work is not for you Racial Equality and HM Chief
zenship or have a policy of only returning the event that he ‘absconds’. we would very much welcome a financial con- Inspector of Prisons,were favourable
those who indicate they are willing to return. Untroubled tribution to help our work progress. to conditions at the Citadel.
These men have not fled their homes lightly. To assist call Marion on 07981 854843 or The inspectorate did raise concerns
Some have spoken out against repressive Few do,and while this remains the case the Kate on 07946 335682 or write to Kent Refugee at the lack of a dining hall,with food
regimes,thereby risking their lives and often money stays in your account.In the unlikely Help,PO Box 102,Whitstable,CT5 1WA. having to be taken on trolleys outside
those of their families.Many men wait inter- event that he does abscond,provided you have • Sue Powell is a member of Kent Refugee to blocks which meant detainees did
minably,often for more than a year,for travel encouraged him to comply with his bail condi- Help,a registered charity. not always get hot meals.
documents that never come. tions,the court will not pursue the claim. The Citadel was previously used as
The indefinite nature of their incarceration It is not difficult and the rewards for you News and sport updated daily online a borstal and young offenders’ institu-
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MPs turn up heat World wide Widdy
ANN Widdecombe is to appear on an online
TV channel being launched by a newspaper.
The Daily Telegraph’s website is launching
seven new TV programmes, including Right
on train company On,a weekly political talk show,which will star
the Tory MP for Maidstone and The Weald.
Political blogger Iain Dale, from Tunbridge
Wells,will star in the slot Heffer Confronted.
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be named by her local party this weekend.
over profits secrecy
However, its parent company Govia had NEW TO ASHFORD
By PHIL REILLY
revenue of over £1 billion in 2006-07 and
[email protected] operating profits of more than £66m.
Stephen Ladyman, the former transport
minister and Labour MP for South Thanet,
PRESSURE is mounting on rail
said he was “surprised” that Southeastern
operator Southeastern to reveal
had not revealed its profits.
its profits to the public. He said:“I can understand why on the face
of it people want greater transparency.
The company, which runs rail services in
“A public company has certain duties to
and out of Kent,last week refused to disclose
report its profits, but the way the franchise
how much profit it has made since it began
running services in April,2006. system works is more complicated.
This is despite receiving huge Government “Southeastern is a subsidiary of Govia, so
subsidies worth hundreds of millions of any profit or loss will be subsumed in Govia’s
pounds and imposing inflation-busting fare report.I’m surprised the profit figure is not
increases. inconsiderable profits I believe that we have included in that.”
Following KOS Media’s story, Tory MP a right to know how much of the company’s Tunde Olatunji,consumer group Passenger
Roger Gale has raised concerns in revenue is dependant upon fare increases.” Focus’ Southeastern spokesman, described
Parliament about the publicly funded private In its first year,Southeastern received £135 the subsidies and fare hikes as “serious
company’s lack of transparency. million in subsidy and is due to get more than money”.
The MP for North Thanet, asked the £590m by 2013. He added:“If I’m paying an extra 6.8 per
Secretary of State for Transport to reveal how At the start of this year, average fares in cent on my fare,to say nothing of the subsidy,
much of the company’s income it makes from Kent went up by 6.8 per cent.They are due to I want to know what I’m getting for it.Am I
the subsidies and fare hikes. continue to increase at a rate of inflation plus getting a good service?
Mr Gale said:“Given that the company is three per cent for the next three years. “Generally, going by performance figures Mersham-Le-Hatch Business Park
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‘You’re not the boss G
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SOUL singer Joss Stone her newfound freedoms as a cre- ficult is a liar.
By PETER BOYES
ative artist running her own “And they take 20 per cent for
has spoken of her deci-
[email protected] career:“It’s not difficult.Not when doing what? I manage my life,just
sion to dump her man- you’re at the point that I’m at.If as you do.I’ve got a lawyer and an
agement and go solo. But the 20-year-old’s career is you’re starting out,trying to get a accountant for everything else.
now on the up again: her new record deal, that’s different. But “Sometimes it goes wrong,
It had been feared the Dover-
album debuted at number two in once you’re there,it’s easy. sometimes it goes right, but at
born star was heading for a
the US charts and she won the “All managers do is organise least I’m learning. There’s no
Britney Spears-style breakdown
contract to be the new Cadbury’s things that you tell them too.” point being here if you’re not
following her eccentric behaviour
Flake girl. It was a bold decision for a going to learn, otherwise you’re
at last year’s Brits music awards
The developments are especial- young star in a notoriously cut- just another product.”
ceremony,the admission that she
ly surprising given that Stone is throat industry. Her previous In the interview,for The Mail on
smoked cannabis and her ever-
now managing herself. managers questioned the wis- Sunday,Stone showed the strong
changing hairstyles.
In a new interview,she spoke of dom of her decision and went and wilful side to her character
public with their concerns for that must have proved difficult
the singer’s future last year. for music industry executives.
But Stone does not regret it. She said: “I really don’t like
On the contrary,her career has being told what to do.If you ask,
seen an upturn in fortunes since or suggest, I’ll do it for you a
she went solo. thousand times,but if you talk to
She said: “I negotiated the me as if I’m an idiot... if I feel
Cadbury’s deal myself.Really,it myself being pushed in one direc-
wasn’t hard.I even managed to tion,I’ll probably end up going in
get my mum what she wanted – the other – which sometimes is a
a lifetime’s supply of Flakes.” bad thing.”
She added: “All you need to Joscelyn Eve Stoker was born
know is how to say four words: in Dover in 1987 to Richard, a
yes,no,more and less.That’s it. fruit importer, and housewife
The hard part is knowing how Wendy. She moved to Devon
to say that without upsetting when she was a teenager.
people.But that’s it and anyone Her new single Baby, Baby,
who makes it out to be more dif- Baby was released this week. ALLBY MYSELF: Joss is her own manager
No excuse for Britney’s behaviour
BRITNEY Spears must sort her life photographer’s car with an umbrel-
out for the sake of her children, la.At the time of writing, she had
according to neighbour Lorna Luft, been banned from seeing her sons
writes Jane Connolly. for a month.
As the daughter of Hollywood star “I think you make your own des-
Judy Garland, Ms Luft knows all tiny,” Miss Luft said.” If you court
about the pressures of fame.But she the press,you can’t complain about
believes it is no excuse for the trou- it.There are lots of famous people
bled pop star’s shambolic behaviour. who are incredibly private.”
Britney Spears Lorna Luft
“I just wish Britney would move,” Living in the shadow of her moth-
she said.“I live with 30 paparazzi her mother’s life and legacy. er has never been a problem for
outside the house in Los Angeles Spending her childhood with one of Miss Luft,who has compiled a show
every day. I want her to get some the world’s best-loved actresses cer- that includes personal photos,video
help for her kids’ sake. I don’t feel tainly gave Miss Luft an early taste footage and the unforgettable songs
sorry for her,there’s too much help of fame. But she appears to have that made Judy Garland such a
out there. She has the opportunity avoided the pitfalls of stardom,while well-loved performer.
not to choose the wrong path. It’s Miss Spears’ life has turned into a “You don’t live up to your parents,
putting her kids in danger and I media circus over the last few years. you live for them,”she said.“You live
don’t have sympathy for that.” Since divorcing Kevin Federline in to tell their story if they’re not with
Miss Luft was speaking to KOS 2006,she has been fighting him for you.”
Media as she prepares to bring her custody of their two sons. Her • Songs My Mother Taught Me
stage show,Songs My Mother Taught bizarre behaviour has included will be at the Orchard Theatre,
Me,to Dartford.It is a celebration of shaving her head and attacking a on Tuesday,January 29.
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Smoke ban Security company
expands operations
‘will close
A FIRM that protects blue chip companies and was the first phase of its expansion into main-
wealthy individuals from kidnappings,extortion land Europe.
and terror threats is expanding its operations. He said:“2008 will be a very exciting year for
The Ashford-based Inkerman Group,which The Inkerman Group. Not only have we
employs many former intelligence and mili- extended our proposition in terms of the serv-
tary staff,is opening a new office in Cologne, ices we are able to provide our clients,but now
down pubs’ Germany, in order to grow its international we are also increasing our geographical reach.
business. “Our clients in Germany are significant and
The company offers complete protection to its it is largely due to their encouragement that
corporate customers, which includes dealing we have taken this step to open new offices
with kidnap and ransom, extortion, carrying there.Having said that,the company’s inten-
out risk assessments and electronic sweeps. tion is to continue with this first-stage expan-
It also carries out background checks on staff, sion into mainland Europe as an integral part
advises on potential threats and has rapid of our growth plans.”
response teams stationed around the world. The company does not reveal the names of
By PHIL REILLY and In particular,it offers protection to staff who its clients because of the sensitivity of its work.
may be travelling to unstable or dangerous Ashford used to be home to the British
LAUREN MUMFORD
regions, or working on projects that may Army’s Intelligence Corps,which was based at
[email protected] “attract unwanted attention”. Templar Barracks until it moved away in
Gerald Moor,chief executive,said the move 1997.
MORE and more pubs will be
forced to close their doors for good
in the coming months as land-
lords struggle to cope with the dover calais
effects of the smoking ban, KOS
Media has been told. UP IN SMOKE:Colin Beck has lost trade
It is now six months since the ban came into there won’t be any pubs left.
effect and many pubs are feeling the pinch of “People come to a pub to relax with a ciga-
lost customers and the expected new business rette and a drink,now the freedom of smok-
from non-smokers so far not materialising. ing has been taken away from people,they
Godfrey Page,chairman of industry group prefer to stay at home.”
the Guild of Master Victuallers, said he She said the atmosphere in pubs had been
I can look forward to leaving it all behind me
expected more pubs to call it a day over the ruined.
next few months. She added: “Pubs should have had the
Mr Page,from Dover,said:“The casualties choice – there should have been non-smoking
are going to be more and more,with smaller pubs and smoking pubs.
pubs having little opportunity to do anything Impact any duration
about it.The larger ones will suffer too,but if 3we0b fare from
you are making a reasonable profit you can “We have had to stop our entertainment *
take some reductions and still survive,that because the poor bloke ended up spending
is not the case with a lot of the smaller pubs. most of the evening singing to himself because £
“This is going to go on.The Government is everyone kept going in and out to smoke.”
now talking about binge drinking and the Colin Beck, landlord of The Dragoon in
number units people consume and the health Maidstone, said his pub no longer puts on
lobby is going hell for leather.” entertainment due to the impact of the con-
each way
Mr Page said that any proposals to raise the troversial ban.
including all taxes
drinking age to 21 were “absolutely crazy”. He has spent more than £18,000 of his own
He added:“If you can join the Army and get money on an outdoor smoking terrace,decora-
married at 16,it is ridiculous to suggest you tion and furniture,to accommodate the ban.
can’t drink.Silly ideas like that are going to He said: “The Government said this ban
make more people drink at home behind would bring in new customers who didn’t
closed doors.” smoke,but where are they?
Mo Russell,who has been landlady of the “Money has been spent to improve facilities,
Fountain Inn in Maidstone for the last 30 but these new customers haven’t been in yet.
years,said her business had slowed consider- “It’s the locals who are supporting the pub,
ably since the ban came into effect. without them it would be difficult to carry on.”
She said:“We don’t get the customers com- To see more about the plight of pub owners
ing in after work as we did and have found worried for their livelihood visit
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