Flagship Ashford town centre wellbeing shop goes from strength to strength
When Ashford’s One You shop opened in Park Mall in 2017 it was initially set up as a six month pilot. Lose weight, get active, quit smoking The shop helps…
Pharmacy opening times in Kent and Medway for Easter
Pharmacist Atika Tailor Photo NHS Make sure your medicine cabinet is well-stocked this Easter weekend. The long weekend can be one of the busiest times of the year as friends…
Mystery of man discovered in Rochester with a broken leg
Library image Witnesses are sought after a man was injured during a night out in Rochester. Officers are investigating after a 23-year-old man received a serious injury to his leg…
Police call handler praised for helping Canterbury mother suffering mental health crisis
Gia Fulker – Praised over her calm professionalism A call handler and dispatcher in Kent Police’s Force Control Room (FCR) has been praised for her calm professionalism in negotiating with…
Charlie’s uncle inspires 1,434 mile Ukraine charity challenge by four from Hythe
Four friends and their dogs are tackling a virtual challenge to raise money for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Occupational Therapist (OT) Emma Pope, who works for East Kent Hospitals,…
Parents in Kent warned over dangers of cannabis sweets after children are targeted
Police across Kent and the police eastern region are urging parents to be alert to signs of exploitation, as county lines gangs target children with cannabis disguised as sweets. Over…
East Kent hospitals plea for return of unwanted mobility equipment
People with mobility equipment they no longer need are being urged to return it to new, dedicated drop-off points at hospitals in Ashford, Canterbury and Margate. This includes NHS or…
Medway mum says ‘cervical screening helped save my life’
Charlotte Hatcher After a tough few years, Charlotte Hatcher, 31, from Wainscott, has recently had surgery to remove her cervix to prevent cervical cancer. She had previously been told she…
Folkestone pupils’ fundraising earns them heroes title
Lord Mayor of Canterbury Cllr Pat Todd with Darcey Parry, Amber Nicholson, and Eva Ovenden Three schoolgirls have been named community heroes after raising money for the hospital where one…
New plan for backing stronger Kent lifeline communities
KCC Leader Roger Gough with leaders from charities and social enterprises at this week’s Civil Society Strategy launch Harnessing the civic spirit of volunteers and charities that has proven a…