Dover Town Centre to Host Community Safety Day of Action
Dover town centre will host a Community Safety Partnership Day of Action on Thursday 17 September, running from 10 am to 1 pm. Based at Pencester Gardens, representatives from Kent…
Gum-Believable! Maidstone’s Street-Scrubbing Gum-Busters Make Triumphant Return
Maidstone Borough Council has secured over £19,000 to bring back its highly successful cleaning initiative after a targeted campaign absolutely obliterated discarded chewing gum rubbish across local hotspots. The funding,…
Bye-Bye Shutters! Thanet Shows Gov Bosses How It’s Done
Margate – Old Town – SCOPIX Margate and Ramsgate hosted senior government officials on Wednesday 29 July, showcasing how Thanet is leading the nation in tackling long-term empty shops. Delegates…
A New Village Hall for Alkham?
By Brian Wimsett: It seems that money is being collected for a new village hall in Alkham. Surely this proposition, if this is really being planned, be put to the…
Arrests as Police Break Up Disorder at Broadstairs Community Event
Kent Police have arrested two people following incidents of antisocial behaviour at a community event near the bandstand in Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs. Officers were called to the coastal town on…
The Future of St. Anthony’s: It’s Time for Alkham to Have Its Say
By Brian Wimsett – Editor Alkham Newsletter: It is a bit of a worrying time for the beloved St. Anthony’s Church at the moment. As many villagers already know, their…
Kent Village’s Monthly Newsletter Prints Its Final Edition
Alkham Church of St Anthony In the previous month’s issue, the newsletter touched upon the inevitable march of time and how it alters the way communities share their stories. Today,…
Recognising Environmental and Community Hero Award Winners 2026 in Dover
Dover District Council (DDC) celebrated the district’s local environmental champions at the REACH Awards ceremony held on Saturday, 25 April, at Kearsney Abbey. Supported by waste management contractor Veolia, the…
Dover Communities Urged to Apply for Share of £50,000 from Community Grants Scheme
Community groups looking for funding are being invited to apply to Dover District Council’s Community Grants Scheme – which opened yesterday, (Monday, 27 April). The popular grants scheme is set…
Folkestone and Hythe Groups Align to Strengthen Veteran Support
Folkestone & Hythe District Council recently hosted a landmark summit at the Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre in Cheriton, bringing together diverse charities and organizations to fortify the local “safety net”…