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 creating a memorial to comrades killed in one of the…
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 two-and-a-half week surrender runs from Thursday 12 May 2022 until…
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 inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23…
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 identify and avoid fraudsters. Residents and relatives who attended the…
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 the world a greener, wilder and more sustainable place. Maidstone…
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 alarms as possible in one day, in homes across Kent…
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 people joined another protest in Dover on Saturday, joining those…
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 businesses have joined up to the ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme which…
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 town centre. Kent Police joined forces with Maidstone Borough Council…
One bag makes a BIG difference in Dover
Could you help us make a difference in your local community, as we continue to work together to tackle litter in the district? That’s the message from Dover District Council…