Home Office called to be more open over migrant centre near Ramsgate
Part of the Manston site The Leader of Thanet District Council, Cllr Rick Everitt, has called for the Home Office to be open with the public over its plans for…
Natalie Elphicke MP delighted to welcome PM back to Dover but…
Rough seas Following yesterday’s visit to Dover, MP Natalie Elphicke said: “I was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak back to Dover to deliver an update on progress…
Diocese of Canterbury looks to recruit Refugee Officer to work in Calais
Child Refugees – Library image – A dynamic and compassionate person is being sought by the Diocese of Canterbury to work with refugees in Northern France. The role of Refugee…
‘Illegal Immigration Bill’ aims to provide more safe routes to claim asylum says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 14 March 2023 Illegal Immigration Bill On Monday this week the House of Commons…
Suspected people smugglers who landed migrants at Margate arrested by NCA
Four people have been arrested today (28 February) as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into a group alleged to have smuggled migrants to the UK in boats from…
Kent stands in silent solidarity on first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
County Hall in Maidstone is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian Flag Photo: KCC – Kent County Council (KCC) is stood in solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary…
One year on and Ukrainians reflect on time living in Dover
Olga and Olesia outside the Ukrainian hub at the Sunshine Cafe in Dover One year on since the atrocities began in Ukraine and families from the war-torn country have spoken…
Migrant crossings – Small boat curbs handed back to Home Office
A bolstered response to curb migrant crossings came into force on Tuesday 31 January, as leadership of tackling small boats in the Channel returned to the Home Office. The newly…
Ukrainian families’ big feast for Dover hosts
Ukrainian Christmas Feast A core group of Ukrainians staying in the Dover district have laid on a feast as a thank you to their hosts for welcoming them into their…
Council to answer questions on use of asylum seeker accommodation in Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking questions from the local community for a virtual community event about the use of accommodation in the district to temporarily house those seeking…