Maestro wanted for Monday Night Music Makers
A popular amateur orchestra is looking for someone new to wield the conductor’s baton as it tunes up for a new season. Ashford Sinfonia, which played a summer concert to…
GMB union members reject Canenco’s final offer and prolong Canterbury bin strikes
Photo: Canterbury City Council Canterbury Environment Company, Canenco made a new pay offer to the striking GMB members last Thursday (10 August) which they claim fully satisfied their demands on…
NHS urges public to use alternative services as doctors strike hits Kent and Medway
The NHS in Kent and Medway is asking the public to think twice before using emergency services as junior doctors and consultants plan to strike for a total of 144…
Kent Police give South London teenagers a cop career boost
Teens on the Elevated Aspirations programme visiting Kent Police Twenty teens from South London got a taste of life as a cop this month, thanks to a new internship programme…
Former military man accepts top job on Folkestone Town Council
Stephen Nash Following the recent retirement of the previous Town Clerk after 10 years of service, the Town Council will be welcoming Stephen Nash as the new Town Clerk from…
World Heritage Status for Dover?
Ambitious plans to boost tourism in Dover by bringing together businesses in the sector were unveiled at a meeting at Betteshanger Park near Deal. More than 40 local businesses, from…
Kent County Council’s Chief Executive to retire after ongoing Covid health issues
The Chief Executive Officer of Kent County Council (KCC), David Cockburn, is to retire from his post this summer. David, who has been the Council’s most senior officer since December…
Ashford £250 million Film Studios project plans gather pace
Ashford International Studios at Newtown Works CGI Image Credit – Quinn Estates – Plans are gathering pace to deliver an exciting film studios-led £250m investment and regeneration project, Ashford Borough…
Diocese of Canterbury looks to recruit Refugee Officer to work in Calais
Child Refugees – Library image – A dynamic and compassionate person is being sought by the Diocese of Canterbury to work with refugees in Northern France. The role of Refugee…
Dover MP calls for law change giving older workers equal pay and conditions
Natalie Elphicke MP with Marsha and Stephen Horne outside the Commons The Dover & Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke yesterday brought in a new Bill to Parliament to tackle age discrimination…