Hawkinge Gazette

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Christingle’s 50th anniversary in aid of The Children’s Society to be held at Canterbury Cathedral

All are invited to come together and celebrate Christingle’s 50th anniversary in aid of The Children’s Society and show vulnerable children they are not alone this Christmas.
Warning after Folkestone woman who paid to have rubbish taken away faces costs of more than £300

Rubbish dumped on Crete Road East Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council

A woman who paid £20 to have rubbish taken away has been left facing costs of more than £300 after it was found dumped in an Area of Outstanding Beauty.
Mugger steals from man on paper round in Margate and escapes on victim's bike

Detectives have released the description of a man they are seeking following a report of a robbery in Dane Road, Margate at 5.20am on Wednesday 12 December 2018.
Sex offender jailed for eight years after abusing a young boy in village near Herne Bay

A sex offender has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of abusing a young boy in Herne.
Ashford man who installed hidden camera in smoke alarm is jailed over voyeurism and making indecent images of children

An Ashford man who admitted voyeurism and possessing and making indecent images of children has been jailed for three years.
Ramsgate Coral bookmaker robbery - Man charged

Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have charged a man after Coral bookmakers was robbed in Ramsgate.
Symposium seeks to discover inspirational Folkestone black footballer Walter Tull's legacy 100 years after his death

Former Manchester United player is asking what is Folkestone footballer, Walter Tull's legacy?
Royal links with Ashford leads to gift of Queen Marie of Romania bronze statue unveiled in Elwicke Place

Close ties have been forged between Romania and the Kent market town of Ashford today (Wednesday 12th December) following the unveiling of a statue of Queen Marie of Romania.