Free parking Mondays launched in Medway
Library image – Motorists will be able to park for free in selected car parks across Medway from Monday, 3 April. Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Alan Jarrett, made the…
Maidstone Crematorium metal recycling scheme donates £12,000 to Marie Curie
Photo: Maidstone Borough Council The Marie Curie End of life charity, has received a £12,000 donation thanks to Maidstone Borough Council’s (MBC) Crematorium Metal Recycling Scheme. The money has been…
Overground underground Wombling MP, is heaping Spring Clean praise on DDC!
Natalie Elphicke MP in Parliament, with Orinico the Womble This year’s litter-picking campaign, from 17 March to 2 April, brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to get litter…
Ashford Community Lottery raises £22K in its first year
Ashford Lottery Since its launch in March 2022, Ashford Community Lottery has raised more than £22,000 for local not-for-profit groups. More than £7,600 has been given away in winnings, and…
‘Ask for Angela’ safe space support in Folkestone shopping centre
Shops in Folkestone town centre have thrown their support behind a safe space scheme to help anyone feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried about their personal safety. Bouverie Square retailers have…
Street art trail to take over Ashford town centre
Mr Doodle’s artwork in Park Street ©MorganDavies Excitement is growing in Ashford as a contemporary street art trail, curated by Accent & London Mural Company, takes shape in the town…
Sub-zero temperatures tonight kicks in emergency help for rough sleepers in Medway
Library image Medway Council is working with partner agencies to let people sleeping rough know that emergency provision is currently available in Medway after forecasters predict freezing temperatures tonight Tuesday,…
Ramsgate fly-tipper ordered to pay £600 costs
Image: Thanet District Council A defendant has been found guilty of fly-tipping bagged waste and household goods in Chatham Passage, Ramsgate. The case was heard on Monday 30 January 2023…
80th Anniversary of the 1943 Bombing Raid on Ashford
The Mayor of Ashford, Councillor Jenny Webb is inviting people in the town to join her on Friday 24 March 2023, in marking the 80th anniversary of one of Kent’s…
Farmer receives three figure compensation after waste dumped in Reculver field
A Herne Bay man who dumped waste in a farmer’s field in Reculver has pleaded guilty to the offence in court and must pay £500 compensation to the farmer, following…