Herne Bay Care Home Blaze: Residents evacuated
A fire which broke out at The Laleham care home on Central Parade in Herne Bay this morning, prompted a significant response from emergency services. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
Whitstable RNLI sails to the rescue, bringing stranded motor cruiser safely home!
Whitstable lifeboat (Relief B-Class Martin Frederick Whitehouse) approaches the casualty vessel broken down in the vicinity of the Kentish Flats Wind farm on Saturday afternoon. Photo: Dave Parry – RNLI…
Huge industrial fire erupts near Sandwich: Residents urged to stay indoors – Update
A significant industrial fire has broken out on Ramsgate Road near Port Richborough in Sandwich, prompting a major response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Twelve fire engines, including a…
Dramatic sea rescue off Kent coast as cargo ship fire forces evacuation
Ramsgate’s all-weather lifeboat, Diamond Jubilee, in action Credit: RNLI/Ramsgate RNLI A major international rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Ramsgate and Dover this week, as a cargo ship battling…
Significant house fire in Herne Bay prompts smoke warning
Library image Residents near Grand Drive in Herne Bay are being urged to close their windows and doors due to a significant house fire that has sent large plumes of…
Kent on high alert as 70mph gusts set to threaten Channel coast
Library image: Pixabay Dimitri Svetsikas Kent residents and businesses are being urged to prepare for a period of strong and gusty winds that could bring significant disruption to the county.…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service unleashes firefighting robot!
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has revolutionised its firefighting capabilities by becoming one of the first in the UK to deploy a state-of-the-art firefighting robot! This cutting-edge technology is…
Chop Chop! Over £1,000 raised for Whitstable RNLI from Christmas tree chipping!
Christmas tree chipping raises £1,114 at Whitstable RNLI Photo: Chris Davey Despite the frosty morning, Whitstable RNLI volunteers welcomed a steady stream of festive fir trees to their station on…
Busy weekend for Kent Fire and Rescue – News in Brief – (NIBS)
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to two separate incidents in the east of the county over the weekend. Car Crash in Sturry: On Saturday morning, three fire engines were…
Tide traps walkers near James Bond author’s St Margaret’s Bay hideaway
Crew under the cliffs Credit: RNLI/Christopher Winslade The first call of the New Year for the Walmer RNLI proved a dramatic one as they raced to the rescue of three…