Spotlight on Thanet museums backed by Arts Council
Margate Old Town Image: Hawkinge Gazette The council is developing a strategy for the future of its museums in partnership with specialist team Haley Sharpe Design made possible with support…
Canterbury’s ‘Local Heroes’ celebrated at the Lord Mayor’s Awards
Three unsung heroes have been presented with Lord Mayor’s Awards to recognise the brilliant work they do to help others. The award celebrates community heroes living in Canterbury, Herne Bay,…
King Charles III grants special permission for burial of 7-year-old Folkestone boy in historic churchyard
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 30 December 2023 Tragic death of 7-year-old William Brown This Christmas we have all…
Welcoming ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Winter bites Ashford Borough Council has announced that four of its Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment…
Alkham flooding as Nailbourne in Dover, turns village green into giant paddling pool
Alkham Village Green Photo: Hawkinge Gazette Following on from a forecast of flooding in Alkham, Dover in last month’s village newsletter article, by editor Brian Wimsett, his prediction has proved…
Parkinson’s disease sufferers benefit from Maidstone crematorium’s recycling scheme
The Maidstone Borough Council’s (MBC) Crematorium has donated £14,000 to Parkinson’s UK, a charity that helps people living with the neurological condition. The money comes from the Crematorium Metal Recycling…
Council vote on major changes to youth and family services in Folkestone & Hythe amid budget crisis
Cllr Mike Blakemore, Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration, is concerned about the impact locally of the youth and family services proposals. He said: “In…
Body found in Maidstone as police search for missing teen
Officers searching for a missing teenage girl discovered a body in Maidstone on Friday, 17 November 2023. Kent Police were called to Mote Park, in the town, where the body…
Safety at the heart of community events in Deal and Dover
Dover Police Station Personal safety was at the heart of two community events held in Deal and Dover aimed at protecting women and girls from harm. The events held on…
Cost of living crisis could leave a sour taste this Hallowe’en
Finance experts, RIFT, has revealed that the cost of living crisis could be set to leave a sour taste this Halloween, as 59% of households saying they won’t be splashing…