One bag makes a BIG difference in Dover
Could you help us make a difference in your local community, as we continue to work together to tackle litter in the district? That’s the message from Dover District Council…
£25m project helps protect endangered European Eels in Kent
Photo: Julia Clooten – Pexels Southern Water’s £25m project to protect a vital part of river eco-systems is targeting three sensitive areas in Kent Eels have baffled scientists since the…
Over 74 face criminal charges over public protests in Dover and on M25
A total of 74 people are due to appear in court to face criminal charges following protests in Kent. The incidents took place on the M25 and on roads near…
Customised shotgun and crossbows seized by Rural Team in Canterbury
An adapted shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs were seized by officers from the Rural Task Force (RTF) who were carrying out an investigation after suspicions were raised about a man in…
Ashford landowner – guilty of waste offences
Photo: Ashford Borough Council An Ashford landowner who ignored repeated warnings to stop allowing waste to be brought onto his land and burnt has been found guilty of a series…
Electric vehicle charging points up and running in Folkestone and Hythe
F&HDC Cllrs Susan Carey and Jim Martin are pictured with their electric vehicles at the new charging points at The Paddocks car park in Hythe. The first of the district’s…
All systems go for £23m Dover Fastrack bus service
Representatives from Dover District Council (DDC), Kent County Council (KCC), and Homes England joined by principal contractors, Colas UK Projects Ltd to break ground on the £22.9m public transport investment…
Recent storms force urgent closure of Larkey Valley Wood near Canterbury
Extensive damage to a number of trees at Larkey Valley Wood in Chartham has forced Canterbury City Council to temporarily close the site for safety reasons. Council officers visited for…
‘No excuses’ as Ashford continues war on fly-tippers
Driver, bottom-right leaves his car with armfuls of rubbish “Blaming the requirement to book a slot at a recycling centre is no excuse for fly-tipping” driver is told by Ashford’s…
Council supports solar panel savings scheme for Dover residents
Library image – Pixabay Dover residents can now join in the second round of the group-buying scheme to save money on the installation of solar panels and battery storage for…