Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots. The initiatives…
History has been made on the Kent coast! The Port of Dover has officially electrified the maritime industry by announcing it has reached Carbon Net Zero (Scope 1 and 2)—crossing…
With the Easter Holiday almost upon us, the implementation of new EU biometric border checks at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel has faced another setback due to ongoing technical…
Library image BROADSTAIRS – Emergency crews launched a coordinated rescue operation in Broadstairs after a person became stranded on a cliffside near Marine Drive. Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded…
A 17-year old had to be rescued by the Whitstable RNLI lifeboat off Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey when he drifted out to sea on a derelict boat after it had…
Aftermath of Storm Goretti – SCOPIX The massive beach protection project that stood as a silent guardian against January’s fierce Storm Goretti is officially returning to the shore this coming…
Authorities have expanded their investigation into a suspected human trafficking operation after a sixth individual was charged with conspiring to facilitate illegal entry into the UK. This development stems from…
Whitstable RNLI’s “Big Quiz” on Saturday evening successfully raised £1,650 for lifeboat funds. The charity quiz was held at the South Quay Shed on Whitstable harbour, attracting 106 people forming…
Mike Peters (far right) and some of his fellow musicians with members of Whitstable RNLI on Sunday morning Photo: Ollie Myhill/RNLI Whitstable Local man Mike Peters, long time local gig…
The display of model boats at the Heron Model Boat Club show at Whitstable RNLI on Sunday Photo: Chris Davey RNLI The Whitstable RNLI boathouse was rocked by an unprecedented…
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