Dover Lottery boost for local charities and communities
Local good causes across the Dover district have raised £68,000 over the past two years thanks to players of the Dover District Lottery. The Lottery was launched by Dover District…
Folkestone Sue joins roll of honour including the Pope and Prince Charles
On behalf of Citizens Advice Shepway Chief Officer Sue Day has been recognized by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International with the award of a Paul Harris fellowship. The presentation,…
Record-breaking year for Walmer RNLI near Dover
Helmets and lifejackets drying. Photo: Christopher Winslade Lifeboat Press Officer, Walmer Lifeboat Station Despite the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions 2020 proved to be a record-breaking year for volunteers at…
‘Scramble’ at Folkestone Battle of Britain Memorial puts smiles on local faces
Battle of Britain Memorial site manager Jules Gomez Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A top Kent visitor attraction forced to close because of the Covid-19 lockdown has taken the opportunity…
Lion cub litter born at Port Lympne wild animal park near Hythe
Library photo by Andy Holmes on Unsplash There are three reasons to smile this January with the birth of a precious litter of lion cubs at Port Lympne Hotel &…
Dover District Council gives grant for Churches Together emergency scheme
Dover District Council has given a grant of £5,000 to the Kent Emergency Chaplin’s Scheme following the fantastic work of Churches Together in Dover, providing supplies, food, drink, welfare support…
Hythe Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve issue closure notice for January
Photo by Andy Holmes on Unsplash It is with a heavy heart that we will be closing Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve to the public from 4th January 2021 until…
Town council arranges free hot meals and Christmas presents for Folkestone children and families
A free hot meals initiative and Christmas present scheme for Folkestone’s vulnerable and disadvantaged children and parents helped 80 families over the festive period. After the success of Folkestone Town…
Children help KFRS spread Christmas cheer to the homeless
Children are helping Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) spread festive cheer, by making Christmas cards for homeless people who’ve been housed in temporary accommodation. In recent months KFRS has…
Curious canine back home in Margate for Christmas thanks to PDSA vets
Dexter -recovered for Christmas A dappy Great Dane cross named Dexter has been saved by PDSA Vets after he ate three feet of tinsel. Dexter (10) was taken to vet…