Hythe fun-packed fundraiser smashes Cancer Research target
A fun-packed day of community activities raised well over £7,500 for cancer research in memory of a former steward at Hythe Cricket and Squash Club. The club, based in Ladies…
‘Essentials’ grant of £400,000 to continue support for Dover, Deal and Sandwich families
Dover District Council is welcoming news that it has received a grant of over £400k to continue to help households in the district – after receiving the local allocation of…
‘More than you can shake a crosier at’ as 650 global Anglican Bishops converge on Canterbury
There is just one week to go until more than 650 Anglican Bishops from all over the world are welcomed to Canterbury for the 15th Lambeth Conference. The city will…
Artefacts from St James Church dig go on display in Dover
Words and pictures by Ray Duff :- A new exhibition about the recent wide-ranging archaeological excavations which were undertaken ahead of the re-development of the St James area in the…
Dangerous driver who rammed police vehicle in New Romney jailed
A driver who repeatedly rammed a police vehicle before setting light to his car and then reporting it as stolen has been jailed. On Friday 5 November 2021, Steven Luckie…
Wanton stabbing in Folkestone town centre sees dangerous offender jailed for 10 years
A violent offender who stabbed a man during a disturbance in Folkestone has been jailed for 10 years. Loui Allman was walking along Sandgate Road towards the town centre in…
Trees on fire in Woodchurch spreads to parked cars
Four fire engines were called to reports of a blaze on Brook Street in Woodchurch, Ashford. Fire crews and a bulk water carrier attended the incident which involved a long…
Man from Tunbridge Wells charged with stalking three women
A Tunbridge Wells man has been charged in connection with a series of stalking offences involving several women. Kent Police has been investigating multiple incidents in the town, where it…
Ignoring Ashford Community Protection Notice costs motocross event organiser more than £3,000
Noise complaints and safety issues linked with motocross bikes on land at Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford has landed the organiser with fines and costs of £3,114.80. A man who has…