Kent Paramedic does extra shifts to help with vaccination programme
When it comes to NHS colleagues going over and above during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis Samways-Head is definitely on the list. Lewis is not only a paramedic, working for South…
East Kent researchers trial black elderberry liquid as a treatment for Covid-19
Researchers at East Kent Hospitals are investigating whether a popular herbal remedy could be an effective treatment in the fight against Covid-19. The team are the first in the country…
Hundreds of fines handed out to deadly Kent COVID chancers
A staggering number of people in Kent have been fined for breaching Coronavirus legislation since March 2020 People are being urged to continue to follow lockdown guidance after figures revealed…
‘Scramble’ at Folkestone Battle of Britain Memorial puts smiles on local faces
Battle of Britain Memorial site manager Jules Gomez Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A top Kent visitor attraction forced to close because of the Covid-19 lockdown has taken the opportunity…
Have your say on Dover Local Plan
People in Dover will have their opportunity to have a say on the future their district. About Get Involved Local Plan Where I Live Submit A Site Vision and Objectives…
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…