Alkham Newsletter continues to embrace rural community life
Squeezed between Dover and Folkestone, Alkham village, with around 700 residents in the parish, continues to retain its village feel despite its nearby urban neighbours. So, if you want to…
Cash to improve energy efficiency in Folkestone and Hythe homes
Folkestone residents are being urged to check if they can access funding for energy efficiency improvements in their homes. Folkestone & Hythe District Council is working with Warmworks to help…
MP and Dover District Council slam owners of P&O Ferries over hundreds of job losses
Natalie Elphicke, MP for Dover and Deal has slammed DP World, owners of P&O Ferries after announcing the mass sacking of ferry workers and their replacements by agency workers. She…
Statue set on fire outside Canterbury City Council offices
Witnesses are sought following a suspected arson in Canterbury. On Saturday 5 March 2022, a PCSO on patrol in the Military Road area of the city was informed that the…
Bogus charity workers try to steal pensioner’s watch near Tunbridge Wells
Detectives are appealing for information after bogus charity workers tried to steal a watch from the wrist of a pensioner near Tunbridge Wells. It is reported the victim was approached…
What would you put in Dover’s Community Time Capsule?
Conservators from Bainbridge Conservation Photo: DDC Come along on Saturday to explore the science of conservation at the Maison Dieu or suggest what should be put into a Dover time…
Police helicopter pursues suspected thieves targeting Sevenoaks pensioners at ATMs
Three people have been arrested following distraction thefts in Sevenoaks where older people have been targeted at cash machines. The suspects were detained after a police helicopter was used to…
Firearms Police arrest teenager on stolen moped in Dartford
A moped rider who is reported to have stolen fuel in Dartford was detained by officers and further arrested for moped theft and robbery. On Sunday 13 March 2022 at…