Wading in to save East Kent town from further flooding
Southern Water is teaming up with Kent County Council and Dover District Council to slow the flow of rainwater into our sewers – and cut storm overflows in Deal. Improvements…
Ashford cemeteries don’t just look after themselves
The safety of Ashford’s residents and visitors is very important to the council, and cemetery inspections and monitoring ensure all headstones are safe and stable for visitors tending to loved…
New cross channel ferry route from Ramsgate could be unlocked!
Cabinet members at Thanet District Council are to consider a report at their meeting on Thursday 2 March which recommends that the council begins a procurement exercise, calling for expressions…
Casualty passed to paramedics after kitchen fire in Gravesend
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a kitchen fire at a house in Bartlett Road, Gravesend just after 3.30pm on Friday. Two fire engines rushed to…
TV star joins with RNLI to warn of cold water swimming dangers
TV star and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin – Photo: RNLI – Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal…
Watch out! – Police in Kent to carry out roadside eye tests for drivers
Drivers using a mobile phone while at the wheel and those suspected of having defective vision will be targeted during the latest national road safety campaign. Pay attention! Between Monday…
England international footballer messages support for new Maidstone Youth Hub
England Lioness Alessia Russo, who was born and brought up in Maidstone, has taken the time to record a message of support celebrating the launch of the new 326 Youth…
Folkestone vigil for murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey
People of all ages lit candles – Photo: Ray Duff – Words and pictures by Ray Duff – Mourners gathered at the end of the Stade, Folkestone on Friday evening…
Doorbell cameras may hold clues to attempted burglaries near Mote Park
Residents in Maidstone are being urged to check CCTV and doorbell cameras after two attempted burglaries in a residential area near Mote Park. The incidents happened during the early hours…
Dispersal order in force to dangerous driving in Swale
A dispersal order will be in place over the weekend to tackle nuisance vehicles in Swale. It will operate from 7pm on Friday 24 February until 7pm on Sunday 26…