Kent bird keepers and residents urged to fight bird flu
Bird flu season is upon us, and Kent is calling on both bird keepers and residents to join forces against the spread of this virus. While the risk to humans…
Hang on to your cash! Warning of rogue trader roofing scam in Kent
Kent residents are reminded to be on guard against rogue traders following suspicious activity in New Ash Green. It is reported this month that a pensioner living in an area…
Don’t miss out! Kent and Medway under-19s can grab their Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines
More community clinics where Kent and Medway under-19s can catch up on their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines ahead of the summer holidays have been announced. The clinics run…
Tackling the invasive Asian Hornet in Folkestone and Dover
Asian hornet The Dover and District Bee Keeping Association (DDBKA) met at the end of January in Alkham village hall to focus on planning for the coming year and how…
Health Alert! Protect your child against measles over half-term break
Has your child or teenager missed out on their Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine? Parents and carers of school-aged children, and teenagers up to 19, who have skipped MMR…
Cold-Health Alert issued for Kent and Medway amid freezing temperatures
People who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office have warned that people who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses, such as…
‘Stay indoors’ advice as Storm Henk set to batter Kent
A spell of very strong winds will affect parts of southern England, the south Midlands and East Anglia during the afternoon and evening with gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed…
Flood alert for East Kent as heavy rain continues to fall
The cricket pitch in Alkham – underwater! Due to higher than normal rainfall, groundwater levels in East Kent have risen meaning the Alkham Bourne and the Nailbourne are flowing, and…