Folkestone and Hythe MP backs action against ‘failing’ water companies
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 2 February 2023 We can all agree that we want to see a reduction…
East Kent chalk stream thrives again
A Kentish river is now reaping the environmental benefits of a partnership makeover project that has restored over 300 metres of rare chalk stream habitat at Seaton, near Canterbury. Kentish…
Pilgrims Hospices’ Christmas tree recycling branches out across east Kent
Pilgrims Hospices Tree Recycling initiative is celebrating its 11th anniversary since its inception in Ashford Borough Council area, raising an incredible, £171,635 for local hospice care in that time. In…
Cracker of a ‘Fishmas’ stocking of 5,000 fish in the River Stour
The Environment Agency is getting into the festive spirit by providing some whopping annual stocking fillers for local anglers across the South East. Rivers, still waters, and local clubs have…
Rural and Wildlife crime has large impact yet goes largely unreported
Rural and Wildlife crime often goes unreported say Police. It is thought part of the issue is that these crimes are largely unknown when compared to other commonly known crimes.…
Dover plants scores of trees in memory of Queen
Tree planting in memory of HM Queen Elizabeth II – Cllr Trevor Bartlett, Leader of DDC and Cllr Michael Conolly, Chairman of DDC are pictured at the Council offices in…
Folkestone and Hythe council throw good money after bad on Princes Parade development
Clearing the land at Princes Parade “Conservative councillors are throwing good money after bad by pursuing the unwanted Princes Parade development in Hythe when all the evidence suggests it won’t…
A cracker of a ‘Fishmas’ stocking for anglers in Kent
The Environment Agency is getting into the festive spirit by providing some whopping annual stocking fillers for local anglers across the South East. Rivers, still waters, and local clubs have…
Dog owners told – Pick it up or cough up!
Pick up after your pooch – or pay the price is the message from Folkestone & Hythe District Council in its latest campaign designed to reduce dog fouling in the…
‘Champion’ survival story for one of UK’s rarest bees at Kent conservation project
Shrill carder bee queen Photo: Mark Chidwick… The survival of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees – the shrill carder bee – has been boosted as conservation techniques see Woodland…