Lion cub litter born at Port Lympne wild animal park near Hythe
Library photo by Andy Holmes on Unsplash There are three reasons to smile this January with the birth of a precious litter of lion cubs at Port Lympne Hotel &…
Temporary mortuary in Kent is stark reminder of Covid-19 threat
The need to activate Aylesford Temporary Place of Rest underlines the severity of Covid-19 across Kent, say experts leading the county’s response to the pandemic. The Kent Resilience Forum opened…
Covid testing to be rolled out in Hawkinge
The testing site at the Hawkinge Community Centre Photo: Susan Carey KCC Member Susan Carey welcomed the news that an extra testing site was being set up in Hawkinge Susan…
COVID-19 – Jab points for Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone Civic Centre has been confirmed as the Covid-19 Vaccination Centre for Folkestone and Sandgate’s The New Surgery, Guildhall Street Surgery, Sandgate Road Surgery & Manor Clinic. Vaccinations will begin…
Rochester pub loses licence after holding illegal lock-ins during Covid-19
A Rochester pub has been ordered to permanently close its doors after it was found to be ignoring Covd-19 restrictions and holding illegal lock-ins. Kent Police received reports that the…
Home schooling again? Here’s how
Photo: Jessica Lewis – Unsplash Many parents enjoyed teaching their children at home during the first lockdown, but for others, the prospect of having to dust off their teaching skills…
Government efforts to narrow digital divide will still leave disadvantaged children in the cold
Photo: Annie Spratt – Unsplash Education expert welcomes new help but says inevitable rush by schools to access what’s on offer will slow delivery The Government’s last-minute decision to close…
Folkestone and Hythe Community Hubs are here to help
No one should feel as though they are alone during this challenging time. In Folkestone and Hythe the local Community Hubs are here to help those who haven’t got alternative…
Charing surgery acting as vaccination centre for Ashford villages
Charing surgery is currently acting as the vaccination centre for the Primary Care Network surgeries at Charing, Ivy Court, Woodchurch and Hamstreet). Nearly 1,000 patients over 80 had their first…
Prime Minister waits till eleventh hour to act says Davey
Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats has commented on the PM’s new lockdown measures. “Just yesterday morning Johnson was telling parents that schools were safe and children should definitely…