KCC begins legal proceedings against Priti Patel over unaccompanied child migrant crisis
As Kent’s services for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) reach breaking point for the second time in under a year, the…
‘We should soon be at the point where COVID-19 has run out of places to go’ says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 2 June 2021. Covid-19…
Arrests at immigration protest in Dover
Library image Officers responding to a pre-planned protest in Dover have arrested four people. On Saturday 29 May 2021 approximately…
Over 500 descend on Folkestone to demonstrate against use of Shorncliffe camp housing refugees
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Despite the weather Saturday saw over 500 people attend an event at the former…
Napier Barracks not suitable for asylum seeker accommodation says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 19 May 2021. Lockdown…
Folkestone and Hythe residents to raise questions over Napier Barracks at online meeting
Another virtual community engagement meeting is being held to answer residents’ questions regarding the Home Office’s use of Napier Barracks…
NCA issues warning after rise in demand for small boats used in migrant Channel crossings
The National Crime Agency has issued an alert to the UK maritime industry, warning them that organised crime groups may…
Three arrested over alleged supply of boats to cross-Channel people smugglers
Three people have been arrested following an investigation into the alleged supply of small boats to cross-Channel people smugglers. On…
Lorry driver suspected of plan to move 16 migrants illegally out of the UK via the Channel ports
A Turkish lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of people smuggling offences on a motorway slip road, as part…
Former Syrian refugee’s dream comes true in Ashford
Setting up his own business in Ashford is a dream come true for former Syrian refugee and father-of-three, Ibrahim Awad…