Kent town set for smart new sewer installation
Library image – Road closure Southern Water is adding AI technology to its underground network in an effort to cut storm overflows in Whitstable. The technology will harness the power…
Day of two halves! Warning of heavy rain affecting Kent, London and South East England
Library image Although many people in Kent woke to sunshine, the second half of the day is predicted to take a turn for the worse for those hoping for fine…
Urgent appeal to replace Spitfire replica at Battle of Britain Memorial near Folkestone
The stricken Spitfire replica Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial Trust The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust is reaching out with an urgent appeal for help replacing their replica Spitfire, which…
Weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kent this afternoon
The Met Office experts have issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain across Kent and the south coast between 12.00pm and 9.00pm today 6 May 2024. They warn of…
Work to begin protecting 3,000 homes between Folkestone and Hythe from flooding
Sandgate beach Beach management work helping to protect more than 3,000 homes and businesses along the Folkestone and Hythe coast from flooding is due to start next week. This year’s…
Strong winds set to bring hazardous conditions to Kent coast
Library image — The Met Office is warning of strong winds on along the Channel coast of Kent during Monday evening and Tuesday night. It’s likely that some coastal routes,…
Multi-million pound project to upgrade Ashford Wastewater Treatment Works begins with mega tank!
Library image – Flooding Work on a new tank which will increase capacity for storm water to handle 7.5 million litres during wet weather before it is fully treated and…
Another deluge! Prepare for yet more rain across Kent
Library image The Met Office has issued another weather warning of rain which is expected to arrive across Sussex and Kent during Sunday afternoon (25 February). It is expected to…
Owners of bank adjacent to Folkestone’s Road of Remembrance approached after landslip
The road leads down to the picturesque harbour Photo: Hawkinge Gazette Kent County Council (KCC) and Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) are continuing to work together to examine the…