‘Beyonce’ picks up prestigious top Kent Teacher award!
Marcia White (centre) Photo: North Kent College A lecturer described by students as the “Beyonce of North Kent College’, has scooped a top accolade at a prestigious awards ceremony. Marcia…
Where do you want to swim? – Thanet scoops 4 Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards
Botany Bay Thanet’s beaches have been awarded four Blue Flags and twelve Seaside Awards following the announcement of this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Blue Flag and Seaside Awards. Having met…
Indie feature film shot in Folkestone up for prestigious award
By Sue Potter… An independent feature film shot in and around Folkestone and featuring local actors, writers and musicians, has been nominated for an award in this year’s respected National…
Kent Battle of Britain Memorial on tenterhooks!
Volunteers, staff and trustees at one of Kent’s favourite visitor attractions are waiting to hear if it has been named as one of the top tourist spots in the whole…
Dover Grammar School student wins Best Short Film at 10th Moving Image Awards in London
A student from Dover Grammar School for Boys has won a top award in London for young filmmaking prodigies. They were celebrated at the 10th annual Moving Image Awards at…
Heroic Sophie saves life of woman choking on sandwich
A Police Community Support Officer who saved a choking woman’s life has received an award from the Royal Humane Society. PCSO Sophie Lusher of the Tunbridge Wells Community Safety Unit…
Canterbury’s ‘Local Heroes’ celebrated at the Lord Mayor’s Awards
Three unsung heroes have been presented with Lord Mayor’s Awards to recognise the brilliant work they do to help others. The award celebrates community heroes living in Canterbury, Herne Bay,…
Kent and Essex Police major crime investigator is recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours
Kevin Macey A highly experienced investigator from the joint Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, Kevin Macey, whose career spans more than 47 years has been recognised in the King’s…
Celebrations as 59 Dover community groups receive over £86,000
Community groups in Dover district are being given a key funding boost to help local people with the cost of living – with the announcement of more than £86,000 being…
Gravesend lecturer’s painting and decorating talents impress and inspire others
A Gravesend based lecturer has been named as runner-up in a prestigious national award for their work inspiring the next generation of professional painters and decorators. North Kent College’s Painting…