New round of crowdfunding for Kent community projects launched
Crowdfund Kent gives local organisations and groups the opportunity to raise money for projects improving the lives of local people and community groups. People are being invited to hear more…
Thousands of pounds in cash and cocaine seized from Tunbridge Wells home
A Tunbridge Wells drug dealer has been jailed after more than a kilogram of cocaine and cash totalling thousands of pounds were seized from a town centre address. The property…
‘Victim Voice’ helps victims of crime in Kent
Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has launched the Victim Voice scheme, to highlight the help and support available for victims of crime in Kent and Medway. Victim Voice…
Wading in to save East Kent town from further flooding
Southern Water is teaming up with Kent County Council and Dover District Council to slow the flow of rainwater into our sewers – and cut storm overflows in Deal. Improvements…
Ashford cemeteries don’t just look after themselves
The safety of Ashford’s residents and visitors is very important to the council, and cemetery inspections and monitoring ensure all headstones are safe and stable for visitors tending to loved…
New cross channel ferry route from Ramsgate could be unlocked!
Cabinet members at Thanet District Council are to consider a report at their meeting on Thursday 2 March which recommends that the council begins a procurement exercise, calling for expressions…
Casualty passed to paramedics after kitchen fire in Gravesend
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a kitchen fire at a house in Bartlett Road, Gravesend just after 3.30pm on Friday. Two fire engines rushed to…
TV star joins with RNLI to warn of cold water swimming dangers
TV star and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin – Photo: RNLI – Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal…
Watch out! – Police in Kent to carry out roadside eye tests for drivers
Drivers using a mobile phone while at the wheel and those suspected of having defective vision will be targeted during the latest national road safety campaign. Pay attention! Between Monday…