East Kent Fly-Tipping Lands Two in Court
Environmental officers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council have tracked down two men who dumped household items, including a cooker and a bed, at six different locations, including roadside verges.…
Kent Nature Lovers Help Crown Peacock King of the Skies in Historic Vote!
The nation has spoken and officially crowned the Peacock as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark public poll, with nature lovers across Kent and the wider UK turning out in…
Kent’s Battle of the Butterflies: Peacock Leads the Pack as Vote Enters Final Week
The race is on to crown Britain’s Favourite Butterfly, and while Kent is currently backing the Peacock, the competition remains wide open. Three spectacular species are neck-and-neck in the county…
Public Consultation Launched for Kent Downs Management Plan and Design Guidance
Hawkinge Gazette contributor, Ray Duff, has informed us of a public consultation opened to gather feedback on the draft Kent Downs Management Plan 2027–2032 alongside a new Landscape-led Design Handbook.…
Large Crowd in Folkestone Brave Weather To Join UK-Wide Protest Against Sewage Dumping
Photo: Ray Duff FOLKESTONE – Words and Photos: Ray Duff – A large crowd in Folkestone braved cold weather and rain on Saturday afternoon to join a nationwide “Paddle Out”…
Folkestone & Hythe Unleash Robot-Guts and Purple Giants to Crush Coastal Trash!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots. The initiatives…
Major Milestone Reached as Infrastructure Approved for Otterpool Park
The vision for the Otterpool Park garden town has moved significantly closer to reality following the approval of vital infrastructure plans. Kent County Council recently granted permission for the development…
Confusion Over Access to ‘Hidden Gem’ Beach in Folkestone!
The Western Beach at The Warren, currently closed Photo, Susan Scott – SCOPIX The morning mist often clings to the chalk cliffs of Folkestone, but lately, the air has been…
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…
Ramsgate Marshland Blaze: Emergency Crews Battle Evening Fire on Sandwich Road
Library image On Sunday evening, April 19, 2026, a sudden blaze broke out across the marshlands off Sandwich Road, Ramsgate. The incident began shortly after 19:37, lighting up the Thanet…