Warm welcome for Dover, Deal and Sandwich residents this Winter
A warm welcome is being prepared as Dover District Council teams up with partners to support local communities as part of a Winter Well Roadshow coming to Deal, Dover and…
Heroes honoured: Kent Police Awards ceremony marks courage and compassion
A heart-warming ceremony held on Tuesday, November 12th, at the Kent Police College recognized the extraordinary efforts of brave individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty. From…
Horrific accident at Dungeness Nuclear Power Station sees firms fined more than £630,000
EDF and Trillium Flow Services Ltd have been fined a combined total of £633,333after a scaffolder was seriously injured by a falling two-tonne counterweight at Dungeness B power station. Both…
Folkestone and Hythe Council offers financial lifeline to struggling residents
Local residents facing financial hardship can now access much-needed support thanks to a new fund. The Household Support Fund, provided by the government, is being distributed by Folkestone & Hythe…
Council take legal action to protect Ashford woman from drug dealers
Ashford Borough Council has taken legal action to safeguard a 57-year-old vulnerable woman who was being taken advantage of by people suspected of using her home to deal drugs and…
Archdeacon Andrew Sewell announces retirement in January 2025
The Venerable Andrew Sewell, Archdeacon of Maidstone, has announced his intention to retire on 18 January 2025. He has served in this role initially acting in an acting capacity since…
Nepalese officers honour Gurkha legacy at Folkestone ceremony
Kent Police officers joined a commemorative ceremony on Sunday, October 6th, to honour the over two-century-long service of Gurkha soldiers to the British Army. The event was held at the…
Canterbury stroke patient features in NHS film of ‘Treatment and Artificial Intelligence’
Filming Artificial Intelligence in urgent stroke treatment at Kent and Canterbury hospital Photo: Kent and Canterbury hospital EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST A Canterbury stroke patient who features…
Kent ‘bionic’ former MP Craig Mackinlay champions Sepsis aftercare reform
As Mental Health Awareness Day approaches, former MP Craig Mackinlay calls for urgent improvements in sepsis aftercare and mental health support for survivors. In a recent episode of Sepsis Voices…
Family thanks Special Constable for lifesaving effort
Library image The family of Peter O’Donnell, who fell seriously ill in Chatham, surprised the special constable who helped save his life with a heartfelt visit. Peter, 68, suffered a…