Ho Ho Ho! Folkestone’s Christmas Fund is Back for 2025!
Ho ho ho! It’s that wonderful time of year again! The Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund is here to bring a little extra holiday cheer to Folkestone residents. For more than…
Elderly man suffering head injuries discovered in Harbour Street Ramsgate: Local man charged
Kent Police was called at 10.41pm on Friday 28 March to a report of an injured person in Harbour Street, Ramsgate. Officers arrived and paramedics treated a man in his…
Ashford care home chef’s tea innovation rolled out across Care UK homes
A multi-award-winning Head Chef at an Ashford care home is celebrating after inspiring the launch of an industry-first blend of teas, specifically formulated to taste significantly better than normal teas…
Thanet tribute to ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ sitcom star!
A new retirement living development, “Juliette House,” is set to grace Westgate-on-Sea, offering a fitting tribute to the beloved sitcom star, Juliette Kaplan, who famously portrayed Pearl in “Last of…
Herne Bay Care Home Blaze: Residents evacuated
A fire which broke out at The Laleham care home on Central Parade in Herne Bay this morning, prompted a significant response from emergency services. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
Sevenoaks care home praised by inspectors in latest CQC inspection
L to R Amelia Moore, Cristian Cristea, Joy Corbett, Maria Covington, Shirley Walker, Aleko Petro, Maria Touli, Michelle Martin, Andrew Twiner, Gemma Broadbent, Urszula Wegrzyniak and Lola the dog (…
Elderly targeted in spate of phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be police officers
Library image Residents are reminded to be vigilant after fraudsters posing as police officers targeted pensioners in Tunbridge Wells in attempts to steal money. On Thursday 16 January 2025, emergency…
Kent pensioners’ support scheme launched for those ‘Just Missing Out’ this winter
Library image The Just Missing Out scheme, designed to support Kent pensioners in need of help with significantly rising living costs through the winter, has opened for applications. Pension-aged residents…
Ashford residents bloom with new sensory garden
Askes Court wildflower mini meadow Photo: Ashford Borough Council Residents of Askes Court in Hoxton Close, Singleton, are buzzing with excitement over their newly unveiled sensory garden and mini wildflower…
KCC Leader pledges support for thousands of Kent pensioners this winter
Library image Tens of thousands of Kent households, including some pensioners who just miss out on fuel payments, are being offered help to get them through the winter. The Leader…