Folkestone pupils’ fundraising earns them heroes title
Lord Mayor of Canterbury Cllr Pat Todd with Darcey Parry, Amber Nicholson, and Eva Ovenden Three schoolgirls have been named community heroes after raising money for the hospital where one…
Off-duty police call handlers praised for brave and selfless actions in saving woman’s life
Police call handlers Lucy, Abi and Amber Three call handlers and dispatchers from Kent Police’s Force Control Room (FCR) have been commended for their actions in dealing with a serious…
Maidstone and Canterbury pledge support to Ukraine
The Ukrainian flag flying over Maidstone Photo: MBC Both Maidstone and Canterbury are pledging support to Ukraine. Maidstone Mayor of Maidstone and First Citizen of the Borough, Cllr Fay Gooch…
Folkestone and Hythe council pledges support for those caught up in Ukraine conflict
Folkestone and Hythe District Council offices Folkestone & Hythe District Council has pledged to support local organisations trying to help those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. The council…
New plan for backing stronger Kent lifeline communities
KCC Leader Roger Gough with leaders from charities and social enterprises at this week’s Civil Society Strategy launch Harnessing the civic spirit of volunteers and charities that has proven a…
South East tops the UK with biggest annual increase in female unemployment
With International Women’s Day fast approaching, the most recent UK employment statistics do not make for positive reading in the South East, as the region experienced the largest annual increase…
Kent pupils offered FREE Home Study Support sessions
Schools across Kent are being asked to encourage pupils to take advantage of a new free “Home Study Support” offer. Following two pilot phases to test and refine the project,…
Canterbury and Folkestone bus services could be lost after KCC funding consultation
Photo: Ray Duff Story by Ray Duff As some people may be aware, Kent County Council has just launched its public consultation regarding bus funding cuts which would come in…
Folkestone and Hythe MP scorching attack on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 26 February 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an ‘unprovoked’ assault on a peaceful…
Gold Award for Kent Fire and Rescue Service vow to LGBTQ+ inclusion
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has received a Gold award for its commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equality in the workplace. The award is given to companies and public…