Canterbury wades in to protect residents from flooding
Flood barrier in South Barham Road Photo: Canterbury City Council With the Nailbourne starting to flow in Barham and persistent heavy rain a major feature of the weather this week,…
Batten down the hatches for Storm Bella due to hit Kent tonight
Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay StormBella is on the way, with heavy rain and severe gales expected to affect parts of the UK later on BoxingDay and through Sunday…
PM must declare a ‘State of Emergency’ in Kent, Davey warns
The Liberal Democrats have demanded the Prime Minister declares a “State of Emergency” in Kent with over 5,000 lorries left stranded after the border between France and the UK was…
Festive cold water swimmers warned by Coastguards
HM Coastguard is calling on open-water swimmers and cold-water dippers to be prepared and follow safety advice before entering the sea this Christmas. In a year when swimming pools have…
Ramsgate RNLI and Coastguards rescue couple from the incoming tide
A couple enjoying a beach walk on a sunny but cold day found themselves having to climb up onto a concrete apron to escape the incoming tide. The couple were…
Family spreads fire safety advice after devastating blaze in Hythe
By KFRS A father-of-three is urging Kent residents to test their smoke alarms once a week, after a fire which left him and his daughter fearing for their lives, destroyed…