Nepalese officers honour Gurkha legacy at Folkestone ceremony
Kent Police officers joined a commemorative ceremony on Sunday, October 6th, to honour the over two-century-long service of Gurkha soldiers to the British Army. The event was held at the…
Canterbury stroke patient features in NHS film of ‘Treatment and Artificial Intelligence’
Filming Artificial Intelligence in urgent stroke treatment at Kent and Canterbury hospital Photo: Kent and Canterbury hospital EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST A Canterbury stroke patient who features…
Kent ‘bionic’ former MP Craig Mackinlay champions Sepsis aftercare reform
As Mental Health Awareness Day approaches, former MP Craig Mackinlay calls for urgent improvements in sepsis aftercare and mental health support for survivors. In a recent episode of Sepsis Voices…
Family thanks Special Constable for lifesaving effort
Library image The family of Peter O’Donnell, who fell seriously ill in Chatham, surprised the special constable who helped save his life with a heartfelt visit. Peter, 68, suffered a…
Folkestone and Hythe District Council heading to New Romney in October
Folkestone and Hythe District Council in Folkestone Library image October’s full council meeting is to be held in New Romney, making it the first to be held outside Folkestone in…
The Princess Royal christens ‘Estuary Elise’ at Ramsgate RNLI ceremony
HRH The Princess Royal speaking to crew members from Ramsgate RNLI Photo: Credit: RNLI/Edward Thompson The Ramsgate RNLI Lifeboat Station was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Estuary…
Kent, Surrey and Herts universities launch Free Guide for inclusive LGBTQ+ people in Care Homes
Researchers from the University of Kent, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the University of Hertfordshire, have developed a free guide to support care homes to provide care…
Free Ice Cream at £180,000 play area opening in Ashford
Opening of a £180,000 renovation to open space at Noakes Meadow Image: ABC Children were treated to free ice cream at the opening of a £180,000 renovation of the play…
New Mayor of Ashford looks ahead to supporting local young people
Ashford Mayor Cllr Lyn Suddards with her pooch, Benji This summer saw the inauguration of the new Ashford Borough Mayor, as Beaver Ward Member Cllr Lyn Suddards begins her term…
Becky keeps it in the family at Ramsgate RNLI
Becky Cannon Photo: RNLI/Karen Cox Becky Cannon comes from a proud line of RNLI crew with her father, Ian Cannon, taking over from his father Ron Cannon MBE as Coxswain…