From the archives – Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering died in March 2016 aged 95
First published Hawkinge Gazette 26 March 2016 – Kent-based Battle of Britain Memorial Trust pays tribute to Sqn Ldr Tony Pickering who has died aged 95 The Kent-based Battle of…
Kent Police urge people to follow Covid-19 rules for safe return to normality
As the UK marks one year since the country’s first national stay-at-home order, Kent Police is reminding people to continue to follow the rules for a safe return to normality.…
Sandwich station given revamp ahead of The 149th Open
Improvements to Sandwich railway station by Network Rail have been welcomed as a sign of confidence in the town’s future, as preparations get underway for The 149th Open, which will…
New mobile libraries roll out across Kent
The first of Kent’s new mobile library vehicles have hit the county’s roads, bringing a range of books to residents eager to nourish their love of reading during lockdown and…
Nasty smell set to hang over Princes Parade development admits Folkestone and Hythe council
Folkestone and Hythe District Council have admitted that preparatory work for the Princes Parade development, which will continue from next week when exploratory site investigations work begins could cause a…
Kent campaign launched to help support victims of modern slavery
Modern slavery takes many forms including sexual, by forced labour, domestic servitude or by committing criminal acts such as drug dealing Supporting victims of modern slavery at the earliest opportunity…
Canterbury lawyer outlines landlords’ options as Government extends ban on evictions
A property lawyer has said landlords do still have the opportunity to remove tenants in certain circumstances, despite the Government’s recent decision to extend a ban on bailiff evictions and…
More cash to help with employment and recovery for people in Dover
A new service is to be launched by the Dover, Deal and District Citizens Advice Bureau thanks to a funding boost from Dover District Council – to provide a range…
Bigger and better Ashford in Bloom is back!
Ashford in Bloom is back, better and bigger than ever before and there’s something for all residents to get involved in whether they have a single houseplant or a sprawling…
Easier for people with a learning disability in Kent to access COVID-19 vaccine
A pilot scheme to make it easier for people with a learning disability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was launched this week. Photo above: Gavin Harrington with his Dad, Kevin.…