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…
Top Trumps for International Women’s day is on the cards
Top Trumps have rounded up 30 of the most powerful, successful and influential figures in the world to celebrate International Women’s Day next week (8th March 2022) Top Trumps has…
More police tackle violent crime and antisocial behaviour hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland
Enhanced patrols have been targeting crime hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland during action aimed at reducing violence and antisocial behaviour among young people. Buses, train stations, and locations highlighted by…
Join candlelight vigil backing blood testing services at Deal Hospital
Cllr Tony Grist, Anne Matthews, Natalie Elphicke MP, Marsha Horne and Cllr Trevor Bond Community health campaigners are to hold a candlelight vigil to launch a consultation about services at…
Drivers using mobiles targeted in ‘fatal four’ road safety campaign
Motorists are being reminded of their responsibility to drive without distractions as Kent Police supports a week-long National Police Chiefs’ Council road safety campaign. Between Monday 21 and Sunday 27…
Controversial Princes Parade development sees clearance of site stepped up
Preliminary work carried out in 2021 More clearance work at the controversial Folkestone and Hythe Council’s Princes Parade development is taking place this week. The council explained that the latest…