Shakespeare’s support for Folkestone Library fight
A performer reads quotes from Shakespeare’s works Photo: Ray Duff – By Ray Duff – Despite the weather, Save Folkestone Library campaigners once again gathered outside the town’s main library.…
Folkestone and Hythe MP has talks with Government Minister over library closure
Folkestone Library protest at the weekend Photo: Ray Duff – Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 30 April 2023. The…
Overground underground Wombling MP, is heaping Spring Clean praise on DDC!
Natalie Elphicke MP in Parliament, with Orinico the Womble This year’s litter-picking campaign, from 17 March to 2 April, brings together individuals, community organisations, businesses and councils to get litter…
Truck and Van company in Kent celebrate International Women’s Day
Employees at Sparshatt Truck & Van wearing t-shirts with inspirational quotes at their Sittingbourne depot Colleagues at Sparshatt Truck and Van marked International Women’s Day by celebrating inspirational women in…
New round of crowdfunding for Kent community projects launched
Crowdfund Kent gives local organisations and groups the opportunity to raise money for projects improving the lives of local people and community groups. People are being invited to hear more…
Dover putting Greens to the fore with The Open golf Legacy Fund
Sir Roger Manwood’s students held a presentation evening in December to update guests on their Solar for Manwood’s’ project success Students are being congratulated and news is being welcomed that…
Folkestone and Hythe’s Greener Christmas showcases tips and tricks for the big day
From ‘sleighing food waste’ to ‘being a wrap star’ Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s latest campaign will help residents to make this Christmas their greenest one yet. The Greener Christmas…
Disgraceful 3,500 speeding drivers in Kent nicked in two-week campaign
Nearly 3,500 motorists were caught speeding across the county during a two-week campaign supported by Kent Police. Officers issued Traffic Offence Reports to 326 drivers who broke the limit between…
Gloria Hunniford promotes East Kent cancer treatment with ‘Cuppa for Cancer Care’ campaign
Gloria Hunniford TV presenter Gloria Hunniford has launched a campaign to raise money to support mobile cancer care units. Gloria, who lives in Sevenoaks, is patron for charity Hope for…