FREE! Maidstone River Festival launches today!
Come along to Lockmeadow Town Square today, Saturday 30 July, as it hosts the River Festival Stage with family activities, games and performances. It is the ideal spot for spectators…
Coming together in Canterbury promoting safety for women and girls
Organisations at an event to promote safety for women and girls Photo: Kent Police Kent Police officers were among a number of organisations at an event to promote safety for…
Archaeological dig at historic Maison Dieu in Dover is open to all
Volunteer archaeologists led by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust are picking up their trowels again from 26-28 July as they investigate the fascinating history of Dover’s historic Maison Dieu, and with…
Praise heaped on tenacious call handler who helped save distressed man from possible ‘fatal consequences’
Police call handler, Amber – A call handler at Kent Police has been praised for helping a distressed man in Medway. The man called 999 for help one early morning…
Keeping your pooch safe from hidden dangers in your Kent garden
With summer upon us, many of us will be spending more time in the garden enjoying the warm weather. Our dogs will also relish the opportunity to spend more time…
10-year-old Syrian Refugee puppet’s Folkestone reprise
Left: Folkestone Mayor Cllr Nicola Keen welcomes Little Amal back to Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff Right: The Puppet wanders amid the household items Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff –…
Folkestone and Hythe Police ask – Are any of your neighbours being ‘Cuckooed’?
Police in the Folkestone & Hythe area we have had a number of people Cuckooed and are asking people to let them know if they suspect anyone in their area…
Margate Coastguard Rescue breaks up 286-year band
David Paine, front (seated) has hung up his Coastguard lifejacket after 40 years Photo: Margate Coastguard The affection and camaraderie among the Margate Coastguard Rescue Team is immediately evident from…
Are there ‘elephants or tigers’ in your Kent garden?
Tiger moth Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation is launching a Kent-wide moth spotting week next week (20th-27th June 2022), urging people across the county to get outdoors and take part in…
Long diversions in Folkestone after Grace Hill closure
By Ray Duff… There are long diversions around Folkestone as Grace Hill, in the lower part of the town, is closed 24/7 for two weeks during Southern Water works. The…