Folkestone and Hythe MP spells out the Covid road map
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 24 February 2021. This week the Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out his plan…
Covid survivor receives jab at Kent and Medway’s newest centre
A grandad-of-six, who almost died of Covid, was one of the first people to receive his vaccination when Kent and Medway’s latest centre opened in Ramsgate today (Monday, 22 February).…
‘Fearless and very funny’ Thanet Councillor dies aged 71
The death has been announced of Thanet District and Ramsgate Councillor Peter Campbell – pictured above. Councillor Campbell first became a Thanet District Councillor in 2007 and served the Central…
Right Royal centenary celebrations for Ashford ‘Eddie’
On 17th February 2021, Edmund ‘Eddie’ Joynson celebrated his 100th birthday at his home in the Ashford village of Smeeth . COVID restrictions failed to dampen the spirit of this…
Warning to Thanet beach users after pumping station fault
Precautionary advice is being issued to beach users at Joss Bay, Kingsgate Bay, Botany Bay, Stone Bay, and Walpole Bay to not to enter the water below the high tide…
Continuing Saga of Covid in Ramsgate
The former Saga call centre, in Haine Road, Ramsgate was closed by the firm in January when 600 employees started working permanently from home. But from Monday, 22 February it…
Kent residents targeted by Royal Mail delivery scam
KCC has received further reports of residents in Kent being targeted by emails claiming to be from Royal Mail. What happens:You receive an email claiming to be from Royal Mail.The…
Folkestone and Hythe local vaccination hubs already booking in people aged 65 and over
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 17 February 2021. I would like to thank all of the NHS staff and…
Sharon recruits patients to help with Covid-19 research – after beating the virus twice
Sharon Turney survived the virus twice Photo: EKHT A research assistant who has beat Covid-19 twice is now helping recruit people for a study to test an innovative treatment that…
Freemasons in Kent invited to roll up their sleeves for vaccination drive
The Freemasons are encouraging its 200,000 members to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to help vaccinate the population. To help protect all UK citizens during this difficult time, the…