The Nailbourne Awakens: Canterbury District on High Alert as Flood Defences Rise
BARHAM – Engineering teams are locked in a vigilant, around-the-clock watch as the Nailbourne surges through the district. While the river is currently tearing through Barham with an aggressive, fast-moving…
Fire Crews Tackle Commercial Tumble Dryer Blaze in Deal
Library image DEAL – Firefighters were called to a commercial premises on Beach Street late Thursday night after a tumble dryer burst into flames. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)…
Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Medway Following Heavy Rain Forecast
Library image KENT — A flood alert has been issued for the Upper River Medway as heavy overnight rainfall threatens to trigger rising water levels by tomorrow morning, January 27.…
Beware! Weather Warning Issued for Kent
Library image The Met Office warns of spells of heavy rain expected across Kent from Monday night through Tuesday morning. This yellow warning indicates a medium likelihood of impacts, primarily…
Urgent Security Warning After Ashford Area Burglaries
Residents throughout the Ashford area are urged to exercise heightened vigilance after a recent series of residential break-ins. Kent Police are currently investigating multiple burglaries reported in the Kingsnorth, Willesborough,…
Casualty Treated as Fire Crews Issue Warning of Logs Igniting Lounge in Folkestone Home
Library Image FOLKESTONE — Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Folkestone on Monday evening after logs stored too close to a wood burner ignited, according to Kent Fire…
Met Office Updates Storm Goretti Warning to Folkestone and Hawkinge
The Met Office has updated the predicted Storm Goretti forecast saying it is now expected to bring a period of significant disruption to the southern coastal strip of Kent starting…
Urgent Fire Safety Warning After Kitchen Blaze Rips Through Folkestone Home
A quiet Tuesday evening was shattered yesterday when a kitchen fire broke out in a residential property on Wear Bay Road, prompting a major emergency response and a stark reminder…
Firefighters Battle Folkestone Shed and Fencing Blaze
Firefighters were called to a residential street in Folkestone yesterday afternoon after a barbecue blaze spread out of control, destroying a garden shed and a fence. Kent Fire and Rescue…