Could you be the next Creative Folkestone Triennial Curator?
Pilar Quinteros, Janus Fortress: Folkestone. Creative Folkestone Triennial 2021, Co-commissioned by England’s Creative Coast. Photo by Thierry Bal. Creative Folkestone is looking to appoint a new curator for Creative Folkestone…
Air ambulance flies casualties to London hospital after serious crash in Lydd involving three cars and pedestrians
Information is being sought following a serious collision in Lydd involving three cars and three pedestrians. It was reported that a grey BMW was travelling along the High Street when…
Full steam ahead for Woodchurch Rally
Story and photos by Chris Lawson Steam traction engines mixed it with vintage cars at Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Sunday July 18, to announce the 2021 Weald of Kent Steam…
Thanet shoplifter jailed for 16 months
A prolific shoplifter from Thanet has been jailed for 16 months. Lena Brown stole from shops in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate during the course of a few weeks in March…
One week left to renew for 300,000 tax credits customers
More than 300,000 tax credits customers have just over one week to renew their claims before the 31 July deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned. As the deadline…
Arrest made after young woman discovered seriously injured in Sittingbourne field
An arrest has been made after a young woman was seriously assaulted in Sittingbourne, as Kent Police continues to appeal for information. Shortly before 8am on Thursday 22 July 2021,…
Judge commends Folkestone police officer for pulling arsonist from burning building
Sergeant James Cattermole A Kent Police officer who saved an arsonist from a burning building has been commended by a judge. Sergeant James Cattermole entered a house in Sellindge, near…
Folkestone Air Show crowd will hold their breath as Red Arrows perform spectacular new Boomerang manoeuvre
The world-famous Red Arrows will take to the skies with all-new breathtaking routines to headline this year’s Folkestone Air Display. The iconic RAF display team will perform at 4pm on…
Folkestone & Hythe Council lets down residents again after ‘garden waste’ collections halted
The national shortage of HGV drivers and COVID-19 isolation requirements have compounded waste collection problems in the Folkestone & Hythe district. This has forced the council to take the difficult…
Woman rushed to London hospital after serious assault in Sittingbourne this morning
Witnesses are being sought following a serious assault of a young woman in Sittingbourne. Kent Police was called shortly before 8am on Thursday 22 July to Highsted Road, Sittingbourne to…