Suspected motorbike thieves in May’s Rural Task Force arrest tally
An operation supported by officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force resulted in the arrests of three suspected motorcycle thieves. Cannabis Whilst carrying out spot checks for waste carrier licences…
Hare coursing initiative sees first fine for breaching notice
A joint initiative to tackle hare coursing across the East of England has led to the first person to be fined for breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) served under…
Stolen farming vehicle returned after discovery in woodland near Dover
A John Deere Gator, worth more than £10,000, which was stolen on Sunday has been found in a wooded area off the A2 in Dover on Tuesday 17 May 2022…
New Natural History GCSE welcomed by rural association in south east
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed plans for a new GCSE in Natural History, and called for the UK’s world-class food production standards to be included. Secretary…
Poll of rural voters shows collapse in Tory countryside vote
Tim Bamford Photo: CLA… New polling from the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) has revealed a major shift in the political allegiances of rural voters, with data showing the…
Alkham Newsletter continues to embrace rural community life
Squeezed between Dover and Folkestone, Alkham village, with around 700 residents in the parish, continues to retain its village feel despite its nearby urban neighbours. So, if you want to…
Fly-tippers block road in Hawkinge… for a week!
Road blocked by a truckload of building waste Photo: FHDC Information is being sought after an extremely large fly-tip forced a road near Folkestone to be closed for a week.…
£25m project helps protect endangered European Eels in Kent
Photo: Julia Clooten – Pexels Southern Water’s £25m project to protect a vital part of river eco-systems is targeting three sensitive areas in Kent Eels have baffled scientists since the…