Rough sleepers helped to find accommodation in Folkestone this winter
Three flats have been bought by Folkestone & Hythe District Council to provide homes for four people with a long-term history of rough sleeping as part of the government’s Rough…
Harmonious helpers bring festive musical merriment to patients and staff at East Kent hospitals
East Kent Hospitals charity is looking for local musical groups who would be willing to donate up to an hour of their time during December to help spread a little…
Festive safety reminder for Kent residents
People in the county are being reminded to stay vigilant during the festive season. While many people will be looking forward to the celebrating, there are others who use this…
Kent Police Christmas driving campaign could see drink or drug drivers facing 14 years’ in jail
Kent Police will once again be supporting the national drink and drug-driving campaign this festive period. Throughout December officers from the Roads Policing Unit will be targeting motorists who they…
Plea to support rural businesses in Kent at Christmas
Ahead of Small Business Saturday (December 4), the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to support rural businesses in the run up to Christmas by buying locally…
Dover Maison Dieu Christmas – It’s Going to be a Cracker!
Discover how Yuletide has been celebrated at Dover’s Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) in years gone by on Saturday, 4 December from 12 noon to 4pm as part of a…
Keeping women safe on FREE ‘Angel Express’ bus service in Dover
Photo: Dover District Council A new free evening bus service is being piloted to help keep local women safe as they enjoy fun and festive evenings out in the run…
Pilgrims Hospices Christmas Tree recycling branching out in east Kent
Pilgrims Hospices, east Kent’s hospice charity, is rolling out the renowned Christmas Tree Recycling fundraising campaign into Canterbury and Thanet for the first time while celebrating a decade of the…
Dover Counts Down to Christmas with Winter Light Up
Dover Town Council, Dover District Council and Destination Dover have announced Dover’s Winter Light Up – an all-day celebration of festive fun in Dover town centre on Saturday 4th December.…
Free parking for Ashford and Tenterden Christmas shoppers
This December shoppers can enjoy free parking in most council-owned car parks in Ashford and Tenterden. Ashford Borough Council is once again offering free parking in both towns to encourage…