Warning after chimney fire in Romney Marsh village
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to have their chimneys swept regularly following a fire in Appledore, near Ashford. Two fire engines and a height vehicle were…
Folkestone and Hythe council pledges support for those caught up in Ukraine conflict
Folkestone and Hythe District Council offices Folkestone & Hythe District Council has pledged to support local organisations trying to help those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. The council…
Kayakers stranded on River Medway
A water rescue involving the Kent Police Search and Marine Unit, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Coastguard saved a group of kayakers from difficult conditions on the River…
Four trapped in cave overlooking Channel at St Margaret’s Bay near Dover
Firefighters were called by Kent Police to reports of a group of people trapped in a cave in cliffs at St Margaret’s Bay near Dover, this evening, 22 January. Crews…
Life-saving defibrillator installed along Dover Seafront
The defibrillator located at the ice-cream kiosk opposite Dover Harbour Board offices Photo: Walkers/Dover Harbour Board A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed along Dover Seafront thanks to The Walker…
Kitchen suffers smoke damage after tumble dryer blaze in Ashford
The kitchen of an Ashford home has suffered from smoke damage after a tumble dryer caught fire at lunchtime on Saturday , thought to be because of an excessive build…
Herne Bay cliff rescue springs into action with lifeboats joining coastguard to rescue man trapped on beach by tidal surge
The Whitstable lifeboat crew liaise with the crew of the Margate D class lifeboat offshore from Bishopstone during operation on Wednesday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI A man who became cut…
Folkestone Harbour emergency as trio, waist deep in mud, are pulled to safety
Folkestone Harbour at low tide Three people have been pulled to safety by firefighters after they got stuck in mud at Folkestone Harbour just after 11:00am on Saturday. The two…
Height vehicle tackles bungalow fire in Sittingbourne village
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a fire at a bungalow in Swanton Street, in Bredgar, Sittingbourne at 3.45pm on New Year’s Day. Seven fire engines…