Expedition ship embarks on maiden voyage from Dover
Expedition ship MS Maud embarks on inaugural UK departure for Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Maud officially set sail on her inaugural sailing from the Port of Dover – the first-ever year-round…
Deal farm shop powered up by Dover solar installation Green Grant
Mini solar farm installed earlier this year to provide power for Algar Lodge Farm Shop’s chillers, lighting and kitchen equipment Photo: DDC As part of its commitment to cut carbon…
Young Police Cadets clear used needles in sweep of Dover park
Young Police volunteers Police cadets in Dover took part in a sweep to rid the area of discarded drugs paraphernalia on Saturday, 18 September 2021. The young police volunteers concentrated…
Folkestone man charged with posting offensive Euro 2020 video on social media
A Folkestone man will appear in court alleged to have posted an offensive video on social media after the Euro 2020 final. The clip appeared online following the England football…
Boycie sorely missed by Battle of Britain Memorial Trust near Folkestone
John Challis meets Prince Michael of Kent The death of TV star John Challis, best known for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, has been greeted with…
Fraud team at Kent Police ‘putt’ Canterbury students on the right track
New university students in Canterbury were given fraud prevention advice from Kent Police officers during a game of putting at the University of Kent. Officers from the Fraud Protect and…
Cycle Lane in Cheriton High Street – not suitable says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 22 September 2021. Lydd Airport important to local economy Last Friday I visited Lydd…
CCTV appeal over heartless theft of metal ramp for disabled visitors to Staplehurst dentist
CCTV images have been issued after a reported theft at a dental practice in Staplehurst. At around 11.45am on 12 June 2021 a flatbed truck parked at the premises in…
Ashford’s British Cycling bid success means an upgrade from Dirt to Pump!
The Victoria Park Project has been successful in its bid to the British Cycling ‘Places to Ride’ fund, which means existing plans in the park for a bike dirt track…
Watch out for £400 fines as Ashford Environmental Enforcement Team patrols the borough
Ashford Borough Council is praising the new Environmental Enforcement Team which has gone from strength to strength since it began work in July. The team has been dedicating its time…