Odds of achieving stacked against deaf pupils in South East
Library image Just one in 20 teachers in the South East of England think the current education system allows deaf children to hit their full potential, a new survey from…
Conservation charity urging ‘Ditch the glitz’ with eco-friendly Christmas
The Woodland Trust is encouraging people to give a gift to nature and help the planet too with the an eco-friendly Christmas. With the devastating impact of climate change all…
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…
Countdown to amazing Dover SkateFest
Do you want to try your hand at skateboarding with the experts, or see amazing skaters in action? Dover District Council is bringing a special event to the newly renovated…
Kent and Medway NHS staff stay healthy with football, singing and gardening!
Healthy workplaces platinum award Photo: KCH NHS Foundation Trust A football team, a staff choir and community gardens are just some of the projects provided for colleagues by a Kent…
New ‘green homes’ for Canterbury families snapped up
A stunning set of new homes in Canterbury has been snapped up by buyers. The 16 homes in newly-named Kingfisher Close, next to Kingsmead Field, have been built by Canterbury…
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…
Romney Marsh Community Hub celebrates top award in Kent
Top award winners The Romney Marsh Community Hub has been awarded Care Charity of the Year – in the Kent Charity Awards 2022. The awards, which ‘showcase the hard work…
Dustcart dream comes true for 3-year-old in Canterbury
Sebastian in the cab of a Canenco refuse lorry Photo: Canterbury City Council We’ve all heard of children dreaming of driving a racing car, a police car, a fire engine…
Expert surprised at condition of Roman mosaic uncovered at East Cliff in Folkestone
Working to uncover the mosaic Photo: Canterbury Archaeological Trust The remains of a Roman mosaic floor covered-over some 65 years ago has been re-exposed on Folkestone’s East Cliff. The mosaic…