Fantastic Folkestone Air Show – not for the faint-hearted
Photo by Oliver Rowley on Unsplash The exciting programme for the 2022 Folkestone Air Display – just a month away – has been revealed. Thousands are expected to gather on…
Doing a favour for someone costs HGV driver in Ashford nearly £2,500
Driving a HGV carrying garden waste, wood and fencing as “a favour” for someone else has landed a man with a £2,423.46 bill after he was taken to court by…
Archaeological dig at historic Maison Dieu in Dover is open to all
Volunteer archaeologists led by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust are picking up their trowels again from 26-28 July as they investigate the fascinating history of Dover’s historic Maison Dieu, and with…
‘Essentials’ grant of £400,000 to continue support for Dover, Deal and Sandwich families
Dover District Council is welcoming news that it has received a grant of over £400k to continue to help households in the district – after receiving the local allocation of…
Ignoring Ashford Community Protection Notice costs motocross event organiser more than £3,000
Noise complaints and safety issues linked with motocross bikes on land at Cloverleaf roundabout in Ashford has landed the organiser with fines and costs of £3,114.80. A man who has…
Folkestone & Hythe tenants get lifetime security after consultation was 80% in favour
Following a consultation, tenants living in council managed homes in the Folkestone and Hythe district are to be offered lifetime secure tenancies. Since 2013 tenants have typically been placed on…
A Happy Place for Dover residents and visitors
A new café in Sandwich has opened after becoming the latest business to receive a welcome boost from Dover District Council’s Town Centre Business Grants Scheme. The My Happy Place…
Isle of Sheppey residents without water – bottled water collection points being set up
Southern Water has issued a statement following news that the Isle of Sheppey in north Kent is without a water supply. The company said it was extremely sorry that homes…
‘Royal Park’ in Ashford given go ahead by Cabinet Office
Ashford Borough Council has received official confirmation this week from the Cabinet Office giving approval to rename Discovery Park as ‘The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Park’. The renaming follows a lengthy…
Opportunity to lease listed Old Town Hall in Margate
Thanet District Council’s Cabinet had agreed a proposal to let the Grade II listed Old Town Hall in Market Place, Margate back in April 2022 and is now seeking a…