CCTV appeal after attempted Sevenoaks burglary
A CCTV image, shown below, has been issued by officers investigating a report of an attempted burglary in Sevenoaks. At around 4.30am on Friday 11 February 2022, two men are…
South East tops the UK with biggest annual increase in female unemployment
With International Women’s Day fast approaching, the most recent UK employment statistics do not make for positive reading in the South East, as the region experienced the largest annual increase…
Have your say on proposed new parliamentary constituency boundaries for Ashford and Folkestone
Changes to Ashford parliamentary constituency are proposed and you have just 6 weeks to have your say by letter, email or in person at an Ashford hearing. The Boundary Commission…
Folkestone and Hythe MP scorching attack on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 26 February 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an ‘unprovoked’ assault on a peaceful…
Dover and Deal MP heaps praise on Royal Navy – past and present
Dover and Deal MP for Dover and Deal writes this week of her visit aboard HMS Kent in Dover. Everyone knows the Royal Navy rules the waves. That’s why this…
Dover and Deal MP warns ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach could harm local farming economy
Amanda Corp-NFU, Peter Moynan, Nigel Snape, Michael Plommer and MP Natalie-Elphicke Dover and Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke has called for a national food security target to be set after meeting…
Red diesel concession will help protect Romney Marsh from flooding
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 February 2022 Rising prices I know that many local residents are concerned about…
Hundreds visit Folkestone and Hythe MP’s Jobs Fair
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 29 January 2022 As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic it is encouraging to…
At last Government begins to recognise harm being done to countryside
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed the Government’s new plan to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime. CLA South East represents thousands of farmers, landowners and rural businesses…
Kent Liberal Democrats condemn proposed hike in school Travel Saver Pass
Liberal Democrats in Folkestone and Hythe have condemned the proposed increased in Kent Travel Saver Passes. Cllr Mike Sole (Canterbury South) said, “This year families are facing huge increases in…