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…
Did Folkestone get off lightly after Storm Eunice?
Left: The Town Hall closed by the storm Right: A deserted Sandgate Road Photos: Ray Duff Story and pictures by Ray Duff Across Folkestone & Hythe District and beyond, Storm…
Storm Eunice brings massive tides to Folkestone
The Folkestone Mermaid stands up to Eunice! Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff As one of the strongest storms to hit Britain in recent years, many people…
Kent residents warned to hold onto your hats
The much heralded Storm Eunice is predicted to hit Kent, causing significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday. The Met Office has issued warnings of severe weather across…
Ashford residents support Bad Münstereifel twin town after devastating floods in 2021
An amazing £13,844 was raised for Ashford’s twin town Bad Münstereifel, who suffered devastating floods last summer. The Ashford Twinning Association (ATA) supported by the Ashford Borough Council coordinated a…
Community News – Folkestone & Hythe – 19 Jan 2022
Winter Road Safety advice By Djaffar Mehmet Just a few points to bare in mind before setting off in your car this week. Recent days have seen a lot of…
Herne Bay cliff rescue springs into action with lifeboats joining coastguard to rescue man trapped on beach by tidal surge
The Whitstable lifeboat crew liaise with the crew of the Margate D class lifeboat offshore from Bishopstone during operation on Wednesday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI A man who became cut…