Ashford Manure Pile Fire Remains Smouldering After 4 Days!
Library image Firefighters are continuing to monitor a controlled burn of a large manure pile on Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, Ashford. The blaze started late on Friday 22 August. Current…
Update on Manure Pile Fire in Kingsnorth, Ashford
Crews are currently responding to a fire involving a large pile of manure on Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, Ashford. Current Status (as of 4:20 PM, August 23, 2025) The fire…
Firefighters Battling Blaze of Manure in Kingsnorth – Update 10:30pm 22 August
Library image Residents near Brockmans Lane in Kingsnorth, Ashford, are being advised to keep their windows and doors shut as firefighters tackle a fire involving a large pile of manure.…
Ashford Bedroom Fire Caused by Overheated Charger
Library image An accidental fire in a bedroom on Headcorn Road, Ashford, this morning is believed to have been caused by an overheated charger. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS)…
Nuke Regulator Blasts Dungeness A Over Fire Safety Failures
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served an enforcement notice to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) after finding significant fire safety deficiencies at the Dungeness A nuclear site. The notice…
Beware! Asian Hornets Spotted in Folkestone and Hythe
Photo by Fablegros Pixabay Vespa velutina Residents are on high alert after recent sightings of the invasive Asian hornet, an aggressive predator that poses a significant threat to local bee…
Police Intensify Efforts Against Nuisance Cycling and Antisocial Behaviour in Thanet
Margate Police Station Kent Police have seized four bicycles and dispersed 11 individuals in Thanet over the weekend following multiple reports of antisocial behaviour, primarily involving youths on bicycles causing…
Winter Heating Allowance Scam Targets Kent Residents
Kent residents are urged to be vigilant following reports of a sophisticated text message scam falsely claiming to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) regarding the Winter…
Kent Braces for Flash Floods and Disruptions as Thunderstorms Roll In Monday
Image: Pexels The Met Office is warning Kent residents to prepare for heavy showers and thunderstorms on Monday, potentially leading to flooding and significant disruption and expect difficult driving conditions,…