‘Bin-fluential’ in Folkestone and Hythe can help boost recycling rates
Folkestone and Hythe District Council is keen to improve the current recycling rate across the district and is launching a new campaign. Use your “bin-fluence” for good – is the…
Still time to apply for £1,000 breastfeeding grant in Kent
Library image – Breastfeeding A total 35 Kent businesses and organisations including voluntary, community and social enterprise groups, have recently successfully applied for a £1,000 grant from Kent County Council…
Dover’s Gateway welcomes new library
The doors flew open on Monday, 13 November, at Dover’s new temporary library at the Gateway, giving residents access to a range of vital services. Books, public PCs, free WiFi,…
‘Magic Carpet’ flights to proposed new Folkestone town centre
Residents are being urged to pay a flying visit to Folkestone town centre in November to discover more about the exciting changes planned for improving access and bringing back its…
International practitioners join forces to offer Ayurveda and Yoga in Dover
Dr Deepa Patwal Top international practitioners have come together at a Kent spa to offer health and wellness sessions based on a natural system of medicine that originated in India…
KCC wins £1.3million to boost walking and cycling in Herne Bay and Sevenoaks
Ellis Stephenson / 3 days ago Kent County Council (KCC) has announced it’s been successful in securing funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) for two more Active Travel schemes.…
American reflections on Folkestone, Cheriton, Hawkinge and Canterbury post Pandemic
By Peter Jurzynski (Folkestone’s ‘American Cousin’) Maybe I am a bit hopeful, since we are still in the pandemic but I believe we have seen the worst. I have been…
New £7.9m Berry Place independent living scheme opens in Ashford
Berry Place Ashford Borough Council’s multi-million pound modernisation plan for its independent living schemes, rolled out under its Dahlia brand, has reached another landmark, with the completion of the £7.9m…
‘Stop Topps’ and ‘Spikeys’ help to make nights out in Dover safer
Officers from Dover District Council’s Community Safety and Licensing Teams, supported by Kent Police have been working together to continue to help people enjoy safe nights out in the district.…
Benefits of Bathing with Hot Water Before Going to Bed
Hot showers are good for you. It’s even better if you do it before going to bed at night. Here are some reasons why you should consider it. It helps…