ALL Kent Libraries to open up
Plans are in place for Kent’s Libraries, Registration and Archives services to return to normal service following the government’s decision to ease Covid restrictions across the country from 19 July.…
Port of Dover looking for 11 apprentices for new learning and mentoring scheme
The Port of Dover has unveiled a brand new apprenticeship scheme with 11 vacancies available across a diverse range of areas throughout its business, aiming to attract and nurture local…
Images issued after woman is sexually assaulted near Westgate Towers in Canterbury
Images of a man have been released by officers investigating a report of a sexual assault in Canterbury. At around 11pm on 9 July 2021, it was reported that two…
London man charged and two boys bailed in Folkestone county line drugs investigation
A suspected drug dealer has appeared in court following work by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team. Officers went to a hotel in Marine Parade, Folkestone on Friday 16…
Ashford rallies to help stricken German twin town
Ashford residents’ generosity is helping to aid their flood-hit German twin town of Bad Münstereifel. Fundraising for Ashford’s flood-stricken twin town of Bad Münstereifel by the Ashford Twinning Association (ATA)…
Main Road in Folkestone to be closed for Triennial
By Ray Duff Tontine Street and Harbour Street near the Creative Quarter areas of Folkestone will be closed to all traffic, both ways, for the official opening of Folkestone Triennial…
Folkestone and Hythe MP backs law change which could see illegal migrants jailed for 4 years
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 21 July 2021. On Tuesday this week I spoke in the House of Commons…
Third arrest – after man is critically injured in Westerham assault
Investigators have arrested a third person following a serious assault in Westerham. Kent Police was called at 9.15pm on Sunday 18 July 2021 to a disturbance in London Road, near…
Cornucopia of Summer events in Dover, Deal and Sandwich
‘Dastardly Deal’ – picture credit: Ink Field Media for The History Project White Cliffs Country – the tourism and visitor economy arm of Dover District Council – has announced inspirational…
Kent’s LGBT community gathers in Folkestone for first outdoor Pride event in two years
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Town Mayor Cllr Michelle Keutenuius, third from right, welcomed all to Pride Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Pride became the county’s first outdoor LGBT event…