Urgh! – One in ten chance of clogging your pipes on Christmas Day with Turkey Fat
There is a one in ten chance of a Turkey fatberg blockage in customers’ pipes and drains during the festive period, if householders tip fat, oil and grease down the…
South east anglers delivered ‘FISHmas’ gifts by Environment Agency
Anglers in Kent and across the country can rejoice as the Environment Agency’s annual fish restocking program brings them a ‘FISHmas’ surprise. Thousands of juvenile fish of various species have…
Give your unwanted IT gear and gadgets a new home without giving away your data
Image by Quentin Le Gohic from Pixabay Kent County Council (KCC) has introduced an exciting new scheme offering Kent residents, businesses and organisations the opportunity to recycle their unwanted IT…
‘Hated’ Hythe hoardings on Princes Parade to come down
‘Tory crime scene’ graffiti daubed on the panels – it was quickly removed The removal of hoardings from the now-cancelled Folkestone and Hythe Council seafront development at Princes Parade has…
Kent braced for high tide as floodgates are shut
Parts of Kent are preparing for a possible coastal flooding with some floodgates closed tomorrow night (Friday 24 November) to protect areas from the rising tide and the strong wind.…
No more rubbish excuses: Canterbury City Council helps residents to recycle properly
Canterbury City Council is on a mission to help residents get their recycling sorted with a new campaign that kicks off this week. Photo: Canterbury City Council You’ll soon find…
Southern Water faces increased scrutiny from local councils over environmental issues
A group of more than 20 local councils in the south-east, including Folkestone & Hythe District Council, are demanding more action from Southern Water over its pollution and flooding problems.…
Green Party selects Marianne to fight General Election in Folkestone & Hythe
Shepway Green Party has selected Dr Marianne Brett, Head of Environment & Sustainability at an engineering consultancy, as its General Election candidate for Folkestone & Hythe. Marianne, who lives in…
Folkestone & Hythe Council Leader furious at Southern Water’s failures
Two reports have exposed Southern Water as the worst wastewater company in the country, sparking outrage from the leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Cllr Jim Martin has expressed…
Kent mini-heatwave could bring boost to soon-to-be hibernating hedgehogs and dormice
The short warm snap forecast ahead could be good news for wildlife as they stock up on food for hibernation – with balmy weather set to boost the berry season.…