Kent firefighters warning after bedroom mirror sparks house fire
A Sheerness homeowner is helping Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) share life-saving safety advice after a vanity mirror sparked a fire in the bedroom of his home. The blaze…
Looking out for vulnerable as nightclubs and bars reopen in Rochester this weekend
A multi-agency operation to safeguard vulnerable people will take place over the weekend of 23 – 24 July 2021 in Rochester to coincide with the reopening of the night-time economy.…
One week left to renew for 300,000 tax credits customers
More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. As the deadline…
Ashford rallies to help stricken German twin town
Ashford residents’ generosity is helping to aid their flood-hit German twin town of Bad Münstereifel. Fundraising for Ashford’s flood-stricken twin town of Bad Münstereifel by the Ashford Twinning Association (ATA)…
Cornucopia of Summer events in Dover, Deal and Sandwich
‘Dastardly Deal’ – picture credit: Ink Field Media for The History Project White Cliffs Country – the tourism and visitor economy arm of Dover District Council – has announced inspirational…
Kent’s LGBT community gathers in Folkestone for first outdoor Pride event in two years
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Town Mayor Cllr Michelle Keutenuius, third from right, welcomed all to Pride Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Pride became the county’s first outdoor LGBT event…
£80,000 Summer Community Grants handed out to 81 projects in Dover – Is yours included?
Dover District Council has allocated nearly £80,000 in funding to 81 different community and voluntary groups across the district as part of its popular Summer Community Grants Scheme. The scheme…
World’s largest square-rigged sailing vessel arrives in Dover
Tradewind Voyages’ brand new vessel, Golden Horizon sailed into Dover this morning; her chosen departure port for four new UK voyages throughout July. She arrived ready for a round-trip long…
Royal St George’s golf caddies raise £8,000 for Alzheimers ward at Deal hospital
Caddies at Royal St George’s Golf Club, which is hosting The 149th Open this week, have not only spent the last three years preparing for golf’s original major to return…
Canterbury Park and Ride pulls out of Sturry Road
Canterbury City Council is to temporarily suspend park and ride services from its Sturry Road site for two months after an ongoing drop in demand. The final day of services…