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.…
Sought after Folkestone Beach Huts set to become Triennial artwork
Celebrated artist Rana Begum has been revealed as the artist behind the impressive designs of the newly refurbished and repainted beach huts in Folkestone. Folkestone & Hythe District Council and…
Folkestone and Hythe MP right all along over Napier barracks
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 March 2021. Students This week all students will return to school for the…
Hawkinge Museum boss helps Capel-le-Ferne Memorial save a packet after winter storms
Replica Battle of Britain fighters damaged by winter storms have been repaired free of charge, thanks to generous support from a local business and a conversation many years ago between…