Warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Kent today
The Met office has issued an Amber weather warning for Kent from 11.00am this morning to 10.00pm tonight (17 August). The regions affected include the East of England and London…
More hot weather warnings of 95°F for Kent next week
A hot weather warning has been announced, leading to advice by Kent’s public health experts to help vulnerable residents stay safe and well. The level two alert has been triggered…
Trees on fire in Woodchurch spreads to parked cars
Four fire engines were called to reports of a blaze on Brook Street in Woodchurch, Ashford. Fire crews and a bulk water carrier attended the incident which involved a long…
Mad dogs and Englishmen – DON’T go out in the midday sun warning!
Following warnings from by the Met Office of extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday and temperatures forecast to top 40C, people are being urged to stay safe. A Red warning…
Warnings of thunderstorms and flooding for Kent
While many places will stay dry, thunderstorms are expected and could bring heavy rain and lightning to areas in Kent and the South East early on Saturday. The ‘yellow warning’…
Southern Water presents Deal residents with plan to tackle flooding
Deal Water Action Taskforce, member Natalie Elphicke MP Southern Water has met with Albert Road, Deal residents to tell them about a pioneering project in their area, and how partners…
Accidental drownings increase but fewer are dying at coastal locations
Danger of accidental drowning – Image: Pexels There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23…
Recent storms force urgent closure of Larkey Valley Wood near Canterbury
Extensive damage to a number of trees at Larkey Valley Wood in Chartham has forced Canterbury City Council to temporarily close the site for safety reasons. Council officers visited for…
Be alert to rogue traders operating in Kent after Storm Eunice
Following Storm Eunice and the continuing high winds, Kent residents are warned be alert to rogue traders knocking on their doors. Kent Trading Standards have received reports of over-priced repairs…
Lucky escape for 84-year-old as explosion during Storm Eunice wrecks Ashford village home
An Aldington resident is urging the public to take extra care after an explosion during Storm Eunice caused devastation at her home this weekend. When June Ferretti from Aldington went…