How safe do women and girls feel in Kent?
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has launched an extensive survey, to find out how safe women and girls are and feel in the county. Matthew Scott is hoping women and…
Folkestone couple whose newborn son was in intensive care for 102 days raise cash for ‘Intensive Care’ unit
Obstacle course fundraisers Photo: EKHT A couple whose newborn son spent more than 100 days in intensive care have raised hundreds of pounds to help the NHS team care for…
Folkestone and Hythe MP to enter talks with Home Office and council over Napier Barracks funding
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 1 September 2021. Last week the government announced its intention to continue to use…
£400 haircut helps raise cash for 6-year-old Maidstone girl with multiple disabilities
Six-year-old Mia May from Maidstone has a genetic disorder which leaves her blind and unable to speak or walk. Retired courier Bas Waite, 63, from Warden Bay, Sheerness, recently shaved…
Appeal for landlords to house Afghan evacuees in Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is urgently appealing to any landlords with property suitable for Afghan evacuees to come forward if they have availability across the borough. Following the humanitarian crisis…
Dover stands ready to respond with permanent housing for Afghan citizens
Dover District Council is ready to respond with permanent accommodation in the district for Afghan citizens. A spokesperson said: “Like everyone, we’ve been shocked at the scenes in Afghanistan. We…
Folkestone and Hythe ready to help resettle Afghan migrants
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has said will do what it can to help out with the UK resettlement scheme for those leaving Afghanistan. Responding to the situation Councillor Jenny…
Judge throws out Whitstable beach booze licence appeal
On Tuesday 24 August, a district judge threw out an appeal against a decision by Canterbury City Council’s Licensing Committee to say no to plans to sell alcohol on a…
Folkestone & Hythe MP offers help to constituents over support for those wanting to leave Afghanistan
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 25 August 2021. Gurkha hunger strike On Thursday last week I visited the Gurkha…
Dover raises a Lotto, Lotto cash for local good causes!
Local good causes across the district are celebrating with news that the Dover District Lotto has raised over £100,000 since it was launched by Dover District Council in 2019. Over…