Kent cold weather alert to last well into the coming week
Kent County Council is warning that the severe cold weather and icy conditions currently affecting the county are now forecast to last well into next week. Residents are being urged…
Warnings of coastal flooding for Kent Coast from Dartford to Margate
Library image Advice from the Environment Agency issued today warns that ‘flooding is possible’ along much of the north Kent coastline. People are warned not to venture onto low lying…
Pensioners targeted by phone fraudsters posing as police
Pensioners targeted by fraudsters – Library image… Residents are warned to be vigilant after phone fraudsters, in the Tonbridge area, posing as police officers made attempts to trick pensioners into…
Kent warning over disruptive heavy showers and thunderstorms overnight
The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy showers and thunderstorms to Kent and the southeast coast of England between 10.00pm today, 3 November and 6.00am tomorrow, 4 November.…
Folkestone and Hythe Police alert residents to costly heating oil thefts
Heating oil theft is extremely costly and makes you question the safety of your home. Thieves are attracted to the remote location of many heating oil tanks and can steal…
Warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kent for Sunday and Monday
Met Office forecasters are warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kent from 4.00pm on Sunday to 5.00am on Monday 24 October which could lead to flooding and disruption. The…
Latest Scam Alerts from Kent County Council
As the number of scams continues to increase, this is Kent County Council’s regular round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Anyone can be a victim of a…
Energy Bill text scams are out to steal your bank details
Don’t be fooled! Action Fraud has recently received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the recipient is…
Ashford council’s ‘Lifeline Anytime’ provides 24/7 emergency alarm service
Ashford Borough Council’s community alarm service, Ashford Lifeline has relaunched as Lifeline Anytime, along with a brand new website. Over 2,000 people across the South East know that help is…
Warning of this week’s latest scams from Kent Trading Standards
As the number of scams continues to increase, here is a round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Anyone can be a victim of a scam. It is…