Bringing Canterbury’s heritage history to life could boost jobs
Ambitious plans to bring Canterbury’s history to life, boost jobs and strengthen the city’s economic recovery could be at the centre of a bid for government cash. Today, Thursday 27…
Don’t be a Lazy Chucker in Ashford
Photo: Ashford Borough Council ‘Don’t be a Lazy Chucker’ is Ashford’s new litter campaign aimed at those inconsiderate people who bring it but don’t bin it. Launching this week the…
Canterbury dilemma of 17,000 new homes to fund eastern bypass
The big question of whether Canterbury should have thousands of new homes to fund a much-needed eastern bypass – bringing with it major environmental benefits for the city centre –…
Ashford woman sentenced after using Blue Badge which belonged to husband who died in 2018
An Ashford woman who displayed a Blue Badge issued to her late husband has appeared in court. The woman aged 69 from the town admitted the offence of fraud by…
Peeing against a wall in Ashford costs man £785
Anti-social behaviour costs two people £3,555.77 as Ashford Borough Council warns “ASB will not be tolerated” Two people found guilty of anti-social behaviour in Ashford have been ordered to pay…
Dover Museum re-opening pushes the boat out with £1.25p portrait!
Queen Elizabeth (Image © Dover Museum and Bronze Age Boat Gallery) A 400-year old portrait of Queen Elizabeth I resplendent in parliament robes takes centre stage at the re-opening of…
Revamped Ashford Stour leisure centre set to open in June
The Stour Centre is ready to open its doors on 1 June as a £7.5m investment is unveiled. The major refurbishment, which took place during the pandemic, significantly improves the…
Dover tackles homelessness with plans for 500 affordable homes
Dover District Council’s Cabinet has agreed a new Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy – with a renewed focus on prevention as part of a five-point action plan. The action plan…
£100,000 ‘game on’ – in Ashford
Photo: Ashford Borough Council With sports facilities now open as lockdown eases, there are a wide range of options for anyone wanting to try a new sport or get back…
Rough sleeping initiative success in Canterbury
Since Canterbury City Council started its dedicated rough sleeper initiative (RSI) in July 2018, 352 people who were sleeping rough have been removed from the streets and been found permanent…