BLUE BADGE BLITZ: Medway cracks down on Parking Fraud!
Medway Council officers confiscated 24 fraudulent or misused blue badges and issued 12 penalty charges in a recent operation (March 31 – April 4). The crackdown targeted the misuse of…
Tory vote in Kent plummets as Reform UK takes over KCC
The 2025 Kent County Council elections saw significant gains for Reform UK, notably in the Ashford borough. While the Conservatives have historically held a strong position in Kent, these results…
Medway hails approval of game-changing Thames Crossing!
The Government has finally announced that the Lower Thames Crossing application had been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. Leader of Medway Council, Cllr Vince Maple,…
KCC Trading Standards highlights Aviva serious fire warning around ‘air fryer habits’!
Kent Trading Standards have issued a warning from insurance company Aviva which urges people to exercise caution after a new survey revealed nearly one in five UK adults (19%) have…
KCC rescues Ashford at risk bus routes
Library image Photo: Susan Scott – Scopix Kent County Council (KCC) has stepped in to rescue several Ashford bus services facing cancellation by Stagecoach in March. Using government bus grant…
Are you ready for IMPACT Fest in Dover?
DJs, dance battles, skateboarding, gaming plus more – don’t miss the new IMPACT Fest on Saturday, 29 March, from 12pm-6pm! A free, fun-packed festival designed especially for young people aged…
Hop on Board! Weekend of FREE bus travel on Fastrack Thameside
Get ready to ride for free! Fastrack Thameside bus passengers are in for a treat this weekend, January 11th and 12th. As a token of appreciation for their continued support…
Kent County Council poised for increased power and local decision-making in Devolution White Paper plans
The Leader of Kent County Council (KCC) Roger Gough has told a meeting of council Members that the events of the past week will have a huge impact on KCC…
Kent pensioners’ support scheme launched for those ‘Just Missing Out’ this winter
Library image The Just Missing Out scheme, designed to support Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs through the winter, has opened for applications. Pension-aged residents…
Kent bird keepers and residents urged to fight bird flu
Bird flu season is upon us, and Kent is calling on both bird keepers and residents to join forces against the spread of this virus. While the risk to humans…