Winter flooding shows no let up for Dover village
Alkham Village Green – Under water The Alkham Valley borehole still shows a very high reading after December, when there was a lake threatening to engulf the Alkham village green,…
Cold-Health Alert issued for Kent and Medway amid freezing temperatures
People who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office have warned that people who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses, such as…
Kent faces first snowfall of the year, forecasters warn
Previous years have seen cars abandoned on roads crossing the North Downs – Library image Icy patches and wintry showers could affect some areas of Kent on Monday morning according…
A2 speed restriction in place as more rain sees East Kent river continue to rise
Kent County Council (KCC) brought in a 50mph speed restriction on the A2 yesterday (4 January 2024) and it’s reported the Nailbourne River in the east of the county is…
‘Stay indoors’ advice as Storm Henk set to batter Kent
A spell of very strong winds will affect parts of southern England, the south Midlands and East Anglia during the afternoon and evening with gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed…
Brace yourselves: A fierce storm is coming to Kent this weekend!
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the public, urging them to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. If you have to travel, be prepared for chaos on…
Storm wreaks havoc at Swanley Shopping Centre as scaffolding falls in high winds
A violent storm caused a major incident at Swanley Shopping Centre on Wednesday afternoon, as scaffolding from a nearby construction site collapsed in the gusty winds. Shoppers were shocked and…
Welcoming ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Winter bites Ashford Borough Council has announced that four of its Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment…
Alkham flooding as Nailbourne in Dover, turns village green into giant paddling pool
Alkham Village Green Photo: Hawkinge Gazette Following on from a forecast of flooding in Alkham, Dover in last month’s village newsletter article, by editor Brian Wimsett, his prediction has proved…
Kent braced for high tide as floodgates are shut
Parts of Kent are preparing for a possible coastal flooding with some floodgates closed tomorrow night (Friday 24 November) to protect areas from the rising tide and the strong wind.…