Seize the Ships! chants at protest against P&O sackings in Dover
Labour’s John McDonal, left listens to a Union speaker Photo: Ray Duff Words and photos by Ray Duff The first of what may be many protests over the sudden announcement…
Gravesend man charged with 46 recent offences in the town
Forty-six charges have been authorised against one man following an investigation by Kent Police’s Chief Constable’s Crime Squad. At around 11pm on Saturday 12 March 2022, the force received several…
Police recover wrench following fighting in Maidstone town centre
CCTV images have been issued by officers investigating a fight involving several people in the centre of Maidstone. The fight happened in Gabriel’s Hill between two groups of men, at…
Police searching for missing Maidstone woman locate body
Officers searching for a woman reported missing from Maidstone have located a body. The body was found near Lower Fant Road shortly after 9am on Friday 18 February 2022. Formal…
One bag makes a BIG difference in Dover
Could you help us make a difference in your local community, as we continue to work together to tackle litter in the district? That’s the message from Dover District Council…
London & South Eastern Railway handed £23.5m penalty over breach of contract
Following a breach of its Franchise Agreement, London & South Eastern Railway Limited (LSER) has been issued with a £23.5 million penalty notice by the Government. This is on top…
Despite improvements, Folkestone & Hythe MP still against use of barracks for asylum claimants
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 18 March 2022 Napier Barracks On 11 March I visited Napier Barracks in Folkestone,…