Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 1 September 2021. Last week the government announced its intention to continue to use…
Six-year-old Mia May from Maidstone has a genetic disorder which leaves her blind and unable to speak or walk. Retired courier Bas Waite, 63, from Warden Bay, Sheerness, recently shaved…
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is urgently appealing to any landlords with property suitable for Afghan evacuees to come forward if they have availability across the borough. Following the humanitarian crisis…
Dover District Council is ready to respond with permanent accommodation in the district for Afghan citizens. A spokesperson said: “Like everyone, we’ve been shocked at the scenes in Afghanistan. We…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has said will do what it can to help out with the UK resettlement scheme for those leaving Afghanistan. Responding to the situation Councillor Jenny…
On Tuesday 24 August, a district judge threw out an appeal against a decision by Canterbury City Council’s Licensing Committee to say no to plans to sell alcohol on a…
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 25 August 2021. Gurkha hunger strike On Thursday last week I visited the Gurkha…
Local good causes across the district are celebrating with news that the Dover District Lotto has raised over £100,000 since it was launched by Dover District Council in 2019. Over…
Howard and Gemma Francis, founders of The BIG Sing choirs which celebrate their 10th anniversary this year, believe that community choirs can play a pivotal role in reconnecting people across…
Kent Police Cadets Members of the Volunteer Police Cadets assisted officers at security events near Tunbridge Wells to help combat number plate theft and vehicle crime. The teenagers took part…
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