Hythe is looking blooming marvellous thanks to hard working volunteers
The group, numbering up to 21 people, has spent over 300 hours of its own time in total completing tasks such as weeding, and cutting back and planting shrubs across…
Folkestone and Hythe MP’s weekly column
Folkestone and Hythe MP says it’s fair to ask whether lockdown could have been avoided if government followed a different policy On Thursday 5 November the government is due to…
Heroes of past would be proud of heroes of today, says Lord Mayor of Canterbury
As people across the Canterbury district play their part in battling the global coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to take a moment to remember their sacrifice is…
Appeal following burglary in Douglas Avenue Hythe
Kent Police was called at 7.45am on Sunday 25 October 2020 following a report that a business in Douglas Avenue had been broken into. A door had been damaged before…
Covid-19 Wardens called in to patrol Thanet district’s town centres
The COVID-19 Street Wardens will help to support a safe trading environment for local businesses and customers in the district. Their role will focus on providing information, guidance and advice…
Railway restoration group near Folkestone needs volunteers to help restore rare ‘double deck’ electric train
Hawkinge Gazette feature with thanks to Ray Duff for his valuable support and photographs A small group of railway enthusiasts in Kent has begun a project to restore an extremely…
Kinky Boots leads to smash hit film
EXCLUSIVE by Sue Potter A telephone call from the owner of a Folkestone glamour wear shop sparked a chain of events that inspired the much hyped comedy film “Kinky Boots”,…