Illegal Rubbish Tip Sheppey Image: Environment Agency MINSTER, ISLE OF SHEPPEY – Environmental authorities have taken the aggressive step of physically sealing off an illegal waste site on Power Station…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is inviting residents to share their views on its new budget strategy. The plan balances investment in local services with the need to manage rising…
Library Image – SCOPIX Anglers across the South East can rejoice! The region’s watery environments are undergoing a super-sized, scale-y transformation this winter, thanks to a truly massive stocking initiative.…
The future is officially looking bright and sustainable for Folkestone & Hythe! The district’s ambitious blueprint for achieving Net Zero by 2041 has received a resounding, unanimous backing from cabinet…
Around 100,000 tonnes of shingle is being moved, recycled, and regraded in the latest phase of Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s crucial beach management work. To put that staggering figure…
The wait is finally over! A dilapidated eyesore that has haunted Ashford town centre for more than two decades is about to meet the wrecking ball, signalling the dramatic start…
The ancient West Blean Wood near Herne Bay suffered a disastrous wildfire on Tuesday when a blaze suddenly erupted, threatening to consume the protected habitat. The incident, first reported at…
Flooding Folkestone & Hythe District Council has joined a growing wave of local authorities demanding real change from central government, throwing its vital support behind the Climate and Nature Bill…
Folkestone is blooming! Work is officially underway on the exciting “Folkestone – A Brighter Future” project, and the town is about to get a whole lot greener and wildlife-friendlier! The…
Ashford Borough Council is urging residents to supercharge their recycling efforts after they helped the council with a fantastic start by increasing food waste recycling by 5%. But there is…
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