Tragedy Averted After Library Roof Failure Threatened Kent School
Fear swept through the quiet village of Headcorn last week as news broke of a roof failure at the Headcorn Library. The structural collapse sent shockwaves through the community, not…
Aftermath and Renewal: Ashford Homes Rise From the Ashes of Devastating 2021 Explosion
Mill View homes rise from the ashes Photo: Jeff Sims A new chapter has begun on a quiet residential street in Ashford, as four new houses have been completed on…
Cliff Rescue Mission Launched After Landslide Scare!
Avenue of Remembrance closed after the dramatic landslip – Library image SCOPIX Get ready for action! Following a dramatic landslide near The Vinery in February 2024, triggered by record-breaking rainfall,…
‘Spring Clean’ for coastline promises more protection for thousands in Folkestone and Hythe!
Library image: Good news is on the horizon for coastal communities as essential spring beach management work is scheduled to begin next week, bolstering defences against flooding for more than…
Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens overhaul will see 2025 events axed!
In a cruel twist, the ambitious £20 million project to transform the beloved city centre in Canterbury, it has hit a major bump in the road. The much-anticipated upgrades to…
Construction of new homes begins after Ashford gas blast
Ashford Borough Council has commenced the construction of four new homes to replace those severely damaged by the 2021 explosion at Mill View in Willesborough. Contractor Jenner is leading the…
Construction begins on Turner Contemporary major artwork installation in Kent
Artwork in construction: The giant steel structure that will form the main apple. Colour samples: Colour samples for the steel structure. Copyright © 2024 Turner Contemporary. All rights reserved. It’s…
New homes development in Faversham targeted by thieves
Police officers in Faversham investigating the theft of plant equipment from a housing development site on the outskirts of the town have released images below. The John Deere tractor and…
North Kent College staff and students transform children’s lives in South Africa
Above (left to right): Phil Miles, Mark Lindop, Josh Cherry and Freddie Bishop. A North Kent College tutor and two former students have just returned from a life changing week…
Sea Link: Have Your Say on power plan that connects Suffolk and Kent
Solar panels helping to provide electricity National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (NGET) wants to hear your views on its ambitious plan to boost the UK’s electricity supply. The plan, called…