Free Wi-Fi set to welcome back visitors and boost businesses in Canterbury
Free Wi-Fi is now live across the city centre in a project that will play a major role in welcoming back shoppers, tourists and those wanting a drink or bite…
Call for permanent recognition of Dame Vera Lynn in Dover
The MP for Dover and Deal has called for a permanent recognition in Dover of the World War Two Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn in a speech to the House…
Canterbury beach spruce up for Spring
It’s that time of year again when beaches are getting ready for summer. Beach recycling work has already started between Beach Walk and Tankerton Sailing Club. The dozer and excavator…
Dreamland sale success
A report published on Monday 22 February has confirmed that Thanet council has achieved the sale of Dreamland and settled all Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) compensation claims. Following the purchase…
News from the Battle of Britain Memorial
Home to the National Memorial to the Few and The Scramble Experience We hope you continue to enjoy reading about the work of the Trust, a registered charity that depends…
Harbour Street in Whitstable faces closure as shed project takes shape
External work on the new south quay shed is nearing completion Photo: Canterbury City Council As external work to the new south quay shed at Whitstable Harbour nears completion, the…
Ashford’s commitment to visitor economy recovery backed by tourism research
Visit Kent’s latest Tourism Economic Impact Study shows that before the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ashford’s visitor economy was valued at £311m, after welcoming 4.7m visitors in 2019.…
Report reveals tourists vital to Canterbury’s prosperity
Visit Kent’s latest Tourism Economic Impact Study, published today (Tuesday 8 December), shows before the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Canterbury’s visitor economy was valued at £523 million, after…
Kent Police warns fines will continue as more people attempt trips abroad
More than forty people have been fined after attempting to cross the Channel since the weekend despite several warnings to heed Government regulations and keep people safe from Covid-19. Since…
Is Leeds Castle in Kent home to the oldest living Swan in the UK?
The beautiful ‘Great Water’ located at Leeds Castle in Kent is home to a huge variety of bird life. The estate is probably most famous for the Black Swans which…