Maidstone helps residents’ winter bills with advice roadshows
Maidstone Borough Council is working with local charity Involve in a series of roadshows to help people across the borough who may be struggling to cope with the rising costs…
Making it simpler for Folkestone and Hythe residents
It’s claimed new functions on Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s MyAccount service are proving a big hit with residents. The council says anyone who has a missed bin collection or…
Reptiles removed and clearance of Princes Parade development site begins
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has announced that vegetation is to be cleared from areas of the Princes Parade development site from this week following a successful phase of reptile…
Lucky escape for Margate family after pan of oil left in grill catches fire
A family in Margate had a lucky escape after a pan of oil was left inside a grill and caught alight when the oven was accidentally turned on. Two fire…
Pet owner fined over dog attack which led to severe injury to another dog near Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Protection Team has successfully issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £100 to a dog owner who allowed his dog to attack and cause severe injury…
Secret venue for Feast of Hope in Ramsgate
As the leaves turn gold and the nights draw darker, The Feast of Hope is coming to a secret venue in Ramsgate. A free Autumn dinner is happening at a…
MP demands East Kent Hospitals maternity service improvements after ‘damning report’
Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke has demanded improvements in East Kent Hospitals maternity services following the publication of a damning report. Mrs Elphicke has written to hospital bosses to…
Artist’s gift thanks the team at Ashford hospital who saved his life
‘Silent Landing’ A former police officer turned wildlife artist who had a brush with death has donated a painting to the team who saved his life. Robbie Graham, from Hythe,…
Police appeal to find man after weird incident in Canterbury
Kent Police is trying to locate a man following, what they describe as a ‘suspicious incident’ in Canterbury at the weekend. Police say the man, who may have important information…
Canterbury university students urged to keep course work online as well as on laptops
Students advised to keep course work online Kent Police has been giving university students in Canterbury advice on how to keep their homes safe and their neighbours happy. Officers from…