Council dishes out £80,000 to foodbanks in Dover
With the New Year underway, Dover District Council is dishing out grants of over £170k to help households in communities across the district – after receiving the district’s allocation of…
Former wartime hospital in Ashford gets ‘sympathetic’ redesign
Swanton House today A building in Ashford town centre which has stood derelict for nearly 20 years will be demolished to make way for high-quality apartments located a short walk…
Run on dog poo bags in Thanet
Photo: Thanet District Council Thanet District Council is encouraging people to be considerate when taking bags from their 62 litter and dog stations across the district. The stations, which are…
Stuck in the mud fly-tipping van seized near Maidstone
A van used to fly-tip household waste in a secluded area near Maidstone has been seized. The Mercedes Sprinter van was confiscated after officers attended a rural location at Pendenden…
Police checks on moped and delivery moped riders in Canterbury operation
Stop checks on mopeds Police in Canterbury have carried out an evening of stop checks on mopeds to ensure they are road legal and not being ridden dangerously. Officers from…
Urgent shout out by council for landlords with one bed flats or studios in Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is urgently looking for landlords with self-contained one bedroomed flats or studios to house residents in need across the borough. The Housing First scheme provides full-dedicated…
Council staff in Folkestone bringing festive cheer to vulnerable children
Some of the district’s most vulnerable children and young people can expect a brighter Christmas thanks to staff from Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Hundreds of presents are being distributed…
No change for Christmas recycling and refuse collections in Ashford
Ashford residents will no doubt be pleased to know that during the festive period this year, recycling and refuse collection dates do not need to change due to Christmas Day…
Modern homes created in Folkestone’s Victorian Hospital
Part of the Royal Victoria Hospital in Folkestone has reopened its doors again – this time to provide more new homes in the district. The Victorian building, which has stood…
Thousands turn out for Carnival of the Baubles in Ashford
Residents, visitors, traders and organisers all agree – this years’ Carnival of the Baubles event was the biggest and best yet – with 4,000 more people attending than at the…