‘Keep out of the sea’ warning on Thanet beaches after unscreened wastewater release
Beach users are being advised not to enter the sea or the area of beach below the high water mark at a number of beaches in Thanet. This follows an…
Working together for a cleaner environment at Great British Beach Clean in Dover
DDC’s environmental community stand on Dover promenade Every September, thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…
Expedition ship embarks on maiden voyage from Dover
Expedition ship MS Maud embarks on inaugural UK departure for Hurtigruten Expeditions MS Maud officially set sail on her inaugural sailing from the Port of Dover – the first-ever year-round…
Whitstable lifeboat crew rescue kayaker struggling near Kentish Flats wind farm
Stock picture of former Herne Bay Pier Head – Courtesy RNLI Whitstable The Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat launched just after 1.00pm on Friday 17 September following a report of a…
University of Kent project researches for net-zero cross-channel ferry fleet in Dover
Port of Dover The University of Kent is leading a new research and innovation project with the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries, Warwick Manufacturing Group and Schneider Electric to investigate…
Double whammy tribute by Dover and Deal MP laying wreath at new WW2 African American soldiers’ memorial
Natalie Elphicke lays a wreath at Walmer Station Dover and Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke laid a wreath at the unveiling of a memorial at Walmer Station to commemorate the loss…
Jetskis abandoned in thick mud after rescue of two casualties off Isle of Sheppey
Library image The Sheerness RNLI inshore lifeboat took part in the rescue of two jet skiers who had gone aground in thick mud in The Swale off the Isle of…
Small fishing boats face tougher rules and inspections
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the water every…
Just for a change – Whitstable RNLI lifeboat crew find mud great fun!
The Whitstable RNLI team during the towns Oyster Festival ‘Mud Tug’ on Sunday Photo: Andrew Hastings RNLI Members of the Whitstable lifeboat crew normally choose to avoid mud if possible,…