Kent woman who has overcome type 2 diabetes is urging others to act
Shirley Spurgeon, from Southborough in Tunbridge Wells (pictured above), joined the NHS Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme run by Xyla…
Kent veteran’s story to be beamed around the world in Jubilee celebrations
Kent veteran, Albert Figg The story of Kent veteran Albert Figg, who spent the last 30 years of his life…
Kent Police urge owners of unwanted or unlicensed guns to hand them in during firearms surrender campaign
Kent Police is taking part in a national campaign aimed at encouraging people to surrender unwanted firearms and ammunition. The…
Accidental drownings increase but fewer are dying at coastal locations
Danger of accidental drowning – Image: Pexels There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across…
ABC of fraud awareness helps older people in Kent keep ahead of scammers
The event held in Yalding – A community protection event has been held near Maidstone aimed at helping older people…
Maidstone urges residents to make the town wilder!
Community groups around Maidstone are being encouraged to take action, lead activities, and take part in events to help make…
Crews hit the streets of Kent and Medway in ‘Fight Against Fire’
On Thursday 7 April, KFRS will be launching its Fight Against Fire mission to fit and test as many smoke…
Dover protesters keep up pressure on P&O to reinstate sacked workers
The protest marchers at Dover seafront on Saturday Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff Nearly two hundred…
Women and girls able to feel safer when visiting Rochester
A new initiative to help women and girls feel safer when visiting Rochester High Street has been launched. Several local…
Road safety operation in Maidstone uncovers a litany of offences
Speeding and drug driving were just some of the many offences picked up during a road safety operation in Maidstone…