MP fights to ground airfield scheme near Dover villages
Deal MP Natalie Elphicke has slammed plans for the construction of a new airfield west of Deal, warning of environmental and noise pollution. Commercial flying should be carried out at…
Folkestone and Hythe MP concerned over European soccer Super League
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 21 April 2021. Twenty-seven million On Monday I joined the twenty-seven million people who…
FREE park and ride boost for businesses in Canterbury
To help boost business, shoppers and visitors alike will be able to use the Park and Ride service in Canterbury at all three sites for free this Sunday, 18 April.…
Pick up rewards with novel Virtual Shopping Guide for Ashford and Tenterden
A new virtual shopping guide that showcases live content from Ashford and Tenterden businesses is now live. It lets shoppers find businesses in their local areas, view the latest social…
Dover Leisure Centres handed much-needed cash boost as they prepare to re-open
Photo: Dover District Leisure Centre swimming pool by DDC Dover District Leisure Centre and Tides Leisure Centre in Deal have both received much-needed financial support from the Government’s £100m National…
Free Wi-Fi set to welcome back visitors and boost businesses in Canterbury
Free Wi-Fi is now live across the city centre in a project that will play a major role in welcoming back shoppers, tourists and those wanting a drink or bite…
Lorries back using M20 to Dover as Manston is stood down
From Sunday 21 March 2021, freight travelling to the Port can travel straight down the M20 motorway using a dedicated lane for Dover rather than being redirected to Manston, as…
Farmers and rural businesses association give thumbs up to criminalising unapproved encampments
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has responded to the announcement by the Home Secretary that the government will strengthen police powers and create a new criminal offence to…
£2million business centre in New Romney takes shape
A major milestone has been reached with the foundations being installed for the new business centre in New Romney. Breem Construction, the contractors building the Mountfield Road centre, began the…
Dreamland sale success
A report published on Monday 22 February has confirmed that Thanet council has achieved the sale of Dreamland and settled all Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) compensation claims. Following the purchase…