Strong winds from UK Storm Gerrit likely to lead to travel disruption in Kent
Windy weather in Folkestone – Photo: Ray Duff Damaging windy weather associated with Storm Gerrit may cause travel troubles as it makes its way across Kent between 3.00am and midnight,…
Dymchurch man in custody after deadly collision with child on Sandgate Esplanade
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision involving a child pedestrian in Folkestone. The collision happened at around 5.35pm on Wednesday 6 December 2023, on the A259 Sandgate…
Suspected hit and run claims the life of 7-year-old boy in Sandgate
Appeal for dashcam footage :Library image Police are seeking information and dashcam footage following a fatal collision involving a child pedestrian in Folkestone. The collision happened at around 5.35pm on…
Nine car crash on A2 near Canterbury
Kent Fire and Rescue Service have reported a multi vehicle crash today (3 December) on the A2 near Canterbury. Crews were called to the A2 coastbound near Canterbury, after reports…
Woman dies after Ashford collision, police issue fresh appeal
A fresh appeal has been launched to an incident, involving a blue Ford Kuga and a pedestrian at the junction of Kennington Road and the William Harvey Hospital at 5.10pm…
Serious incident has closed A20 near Dover – 10.00am Friday 24 November
Library image National Highways has reported a serious incident which occurred at approximately 07:43 this morning resulting the the closure of the A20 eastbound. Kent Police are currently leading a…
Rush hour car fire on A20 near Folkestone
National Highways traffic officers together with Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car fire on the A20 London-bound carriageway near Folkestone just after 7.10am today,…
Government axe Folkestone hotel from list of asylum accommodation
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 31 October 2023 Asylum seekers This week the government made further progress with its…