‘Lunchtime Bites’ at Dover’s version of ‘The Repair Shop’
Join in ‘Lunchtime Bites’ at the Maison Dieu in Dover to see expert conservators at work Wednesday 23 February sees the start of regular bite-size events at Dover’s historic Maison…
Dover and Deal MP heaps praise on Royal Navy – past and present
Dover and Deal MP for Dover and Deal writes this week of her visit aboard HMS Kent in Dover. Everyone knows the Royal Navy rules the waves. That’s why this…
Canterbury open air gym brings community together
A new outdoor green gym at Kingsmead Field is bringing the community together and helping people to get fitter at the same time. The facilities, which were officially opened last…
Taxman’s Valentine’s Day deal could be worth £1,220 to couples
HMRC is reminding married couples and those in civil partnerships to sign up for Marriage Allowance this Valentine’s Day and share their personal tax allowances Married couples and people 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…
Watch out for new safer pubs in Folkestone and Hythe
Pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants across the Folkestone and Hythe district are being encouraged to join the national Pubwatch scheme. The voluntary initiative promotes good practice among licensed venues and…
Red diesel concession will help protect Romney Marsh from flooding
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 February 2022 Rising prices I know that many local residents are concerned about…
Less congestion in Dover as Swingbridge finally reopens
Following recent strengthening and investigation work on Union Street Bridge (the Swingbridge), the Bridge is now open again to road traffic. As the works were originally delayed due to the…
Folkestone prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Folkestone Parish church On Thursday 27 January 2022, a commemoration service will be held in the Town of Folkestone to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial Day, an internationally recognised day…
Sea swimmers in Kent enjoy best ever water quality in latest survey
Bathing waters off beaches across the South East have achieved their highest ever ratings in Defra’s Bathing Water summer sampling regime. Swimmers can now enjoy ‘Excellent’ water quality at 59…