Community projects in Sandwich share £52,500 from golf’s The Open Legacy Fund
Sir Roger Manwood’s School is among six recipients of funding from The Open Legacy Fund provided by The R&A Six community projects in Sandwich have been successful in securing funding…
Ten people arrested across Kent as part of £5m drugs trafficking network
An investigation into a £5m drugs trafficking network has led to ten people being arrested. Officers from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate carried out five search warrants at…
Fire and Rescue Service in Kent ‘turns customer culture on its head’
The ICS presented KFRS with a plaque to mark its ServiceMark achievement – Richard Stanford-Beale, Jon Quinn, Sue Hopson – Client Relations Director The Institute of Customer Service, Ann Millington,…
Working together for a cleaner environment at Great British Beach Clean in Dover
DDC’s environmental community stand on Dover promenade Every September, thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a…
Hythe shop stung for more than £2,000 after illegal work on listed building
Photos: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Illegal work to a listed building in Hythe has cost a tenant more than £2,000. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard on 20 September that the…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…
Motorists alerted after theft from car near Canterbury
Car owners in Canterbury are being warned not to leave anything of value in their vehicles following incidents near the city. Between Monday 20 and Thursday 23 September 2021, three…
Kent Police spearhead drone use across the county
The warm amber glow of a person makes their way through a row of back gardens in the dark of night. The image has no sound as the camera pans…
Plans approved for 300 homes in Dover at former barracks
New homes for Dover Dover District Council (DDC) has approved plans for up to 300 new homes on the main site of the former Connaught Barracks in Dover. The application…
Council refuses bid to halt Princes Parade land clearance until seafront housing plan is certain to go ahead
Hythe Royal Military Canal near Princes Parade Shepway Green Party has expressed sadness and anger after Conservatives on Folkestone & Hythe District Council denied a move to halt work that…