Taxman helps with cost of children’s summer holiday activities in Kent
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in Kent and the South East that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the…
Fire crews tackle hot tub blaze in Broadstairs garden
A garden fire is believed to have started when a bonfire spread to a hot tub and outdoor furniture in Broadstairs. Two fire engines were sent to a home in…
Hoody’s café in Dover serves up portions of migrant and community support
Photo: KFRS A new community café service has been launched to support community groups in Dover. Set up and funded by Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) in partnership with…
Harvey Sunday commemorated in Folkestone after COVID-19 pause
The Harvey Statue with four caplet wreaths Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos: Ray Duff On Sunday, dignitaries,Dr Robina Coker (President-Elect of the Harveian Society of London) and Cmdr Mike…
Pride Month in Kent sees raising of Rainbow Flag at KCC
June is Pride Month and to mark the occasion, KCC is flying the Rainbow Flag at County Hall in Maidstone. The Chairman of Kent County Council, Ann Allen MBE said:…
Folkestone to New York – Pride is back!
Photo: Folkestone Pride Folkestone Pride has announced the ‘Pride Picnic’ on The Leas, Folkestone, will be taking place on Saturday 17th of July 2021. But sadly, organisers have said that…
100 arrests clocked up for Maidstone Task Force
The Maidstone Task Force has made 100 arrests over just seven months as work to enhance community safety in the Shepway area of Maidstone continues. The task force was launched…
Ashford man’s lockdown locks unlock cash for NHS charities
Naz Cesur pictured above An Ashford businessman is putting his lockdown locks to good use by shaving them all off to raise cash for NHS charities. When the first lockdown…
A Stitch in Tea Time for Kearsney Cafe in Dover
The Kearsney Stitchers pictured above (left to right): Rosie James, Pauline Danson, Wendy Ward, Susanne Leggatt, Bev Williams Five finely decorated textile panels inspired by two of Dover’s best-loved public…
Over 500 descend on Folkestone to demonstrate against use of Shorncliffe camp housing refugees
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Despite the weather Saturday saw over 500 people attend an event at the former cricket field opposite the controversial refugee housing at Napier Barracks,…