Warnings of thunderstorms and flooding for Kent
While many places will stay dry, thunderstorms are expected and could bring heavy rain and lightning to areas in Kent and the South East early on Saturday. The ‘yellow warning’…
Southern Water presents Deal residents with plan to tackle flooding
Deal Water Action Taskforce, member Natalie Elphicke MP Southern Water has met with Albert Road, Deal residents to tell them about a pioneering project in their area, and how partners…
Accidental drownings increase but fewer are dying at coastal locations
Danger of accidental drowning – Image: Pexels There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23…
Coastal defence crews move in to protect Folkestone and Hythe coastline
Shingle depleted between Hythe and Sandgate Beach management work to help protect the district’s coastline has begun this week. The recycling and regrading of shingle beaches between Fisherman’s Beach in…
Ashford residents support Bad Münstereifel twin town after devastating floods in 2021
An amazing £13,844 was raised for Ashford’s twin town Bad Münstereifel, who suffered devastating floods last summer. The Ashford Twinning Association (ATA) supported by the Ashford Borough Council coordinated a…
Flood alerts issued for six Kent coastal areas
The Environment Agency has issued warnings to six coastal areas of Kent that there is a risk of flooding on Monday 7 February. The following six flood alerts are where…
Threatening tidal surge triggers coastal flood warning from Ramsgate to Folkestone today
A large tidal surge is expected to affect coastal areas from Ramsgate to Folkestone between 11.30am and 12.45pm today. The Environment Agency has said a large tidal surge is expected…
Plan launched to protect 1,400 Kent homes and businesses from flooding
More than 1,400 Kent homes and businesses are to be given greater protection against flooding from a scheme to increase reservoir capacity. KCC is helping to fund work at the…
Dover council welcome MP’s Task Force to tackle sewage issues in Deal
Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke, has secured a Flood Action Taskforce for Deal. The taskforce will address longstanding sewage issues in the town – particularly those in Albert Road. The taskforce…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…