Canterbury Diocese welcomes new Readers at Cathedral
Bishop Rose with all the Readers On 26 September at Canterbury Cathedral, the Diocese of Canterbury welcomed five new Readers and celebrated the ministry of all Readers in a special…
10,000 plants make up Maidstone Innovation Centre’s stunning ‘living wall’
Maidstone Innovation Centre (MIC) has planted a stunning ‘living wall’ as part of the recent Great Big Green Week which is one of the building’s green features and comprises more…
Have your say on Bockhanger community space in Ashford after COVID-19 delay
Residents of Bockhanger will have a chance to discuss future plans for a new community space when a virtual consultation event is held on Wednesday 29 September 2021. This is…
Helicopter and light aircraft pilot volunteers become Kent Police’s eyes in the sky
The new Aviation CPVs with (far right) Citizens in Policing co-ordinator PC Graham Cheyne and PCC Matthew Scott Photo: Kent Police Helicopter and light aircraft pilots will be Kent Police’s…
Young Police Cadets clear used needles in sweep of Dover park
Young Police volunteers Police cadets in Dover took part in a sweep to rid the area of discarded drugs paraphernalia on Saturday, 18 September 2021. The young police volunteers concentrated…
Boycie sorely missed by Battle of Britain Memorial Trust near Folkestone
John Challis meets Prince Michael of Kent The death of TV star John Challis, best known for his role as Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, has been greeted with…
Battle of Britain ending commemorated in Folkestone after a two year hiatus
The Wreaths placed around the RAF Battle of Britain memorial Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Around 50 people congregated on The Leas on Wednesday evening to mark the first…
Garden waste collections are back in Folkestone and Hythe!
With the growing season almost over the garden waste service collections are to resume for subscribers. Folkestone & Hythe District Council agreed with their contractors the service would be suspended…
Kent Battle of Britain charity throws ‘thank you party’ for supporters
A Kent Battle of Britain charity has thrown a ‘thank you party’ for supporters who turned a potentially disastrous year into one that saw numerous exciting improvements at its popular…
Double whammy tribute by Dover and Deal MP laying wreath at new WW2 African American soldiers’ memorial
Natalie Elphicke lays a wreath at Walmer Station Dover and Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke laid a wreath at the unveiling of a memorial at Walmer Station to commemorate the loss…