Weather Warning for Strong Winds across Kent
(Photo: Dziana Hasanbekava Pexels) Storm Amy is expected to bring a period of strong and gusty winds to parts of England and Wales including Kent on Saturday. West to south-westerly…
Warning after Canterbury Firefighters Battle Village Chimney Blaze
Library image Firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a chimney fire in the village of Ickham on Thursday evening in which two fire engines were dispatched to…
Canterbury Gas Leak: Residents Urged to Keep Windows and Doors Closed – UPDATE – All clear 9am 24 Sept
Residents in the St. Martin’s Hill area of Canterbury are being advised to keep their windows and doors closed due to an ongoing gas leak. The advice, which was first…
Steer Clear as Fire Crews Battle Victoria Parade Broadstairs Blaze – UPDATE
Library image Fire crews are urging the public to stay away from Victoria Parade in Broadstairs this afternoon as they battle a kitchen fire in a block of flats. Three…
Suspected Phone Scammer Arrested After Targeting Maidstone Pensioner
A suspected fraudster has been arrested in Maidstone after allegedly posing as a bank employee in an attempt to steal money from a pensioner. The arrest followed a quick response…
Personal Safety App for Women and Girls launched in Maidstone
Library Image – Pexels – A new personal safety app has been launched in Maidstone as part of ongoing efforts to tackle violent crimes against women and girls. WalkSafe is…
Recycling Skip Blaze in New Romney Blamed on Lithium-ion Battery
Firefighters were called to a recycling skip fire on Mountfield Road in New Romney yesterday afternoon, 5 September 2025. Two fire engines from Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to…
Travel Disruption and Power Cuts Possible for Kent as Thunderstorms Hit UK
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in effect across much of central and southern England and Wales, including Kent today, with meteorologists predicting potential disruption from heavy showers and…
Digital Sewer Sensors in Kent Prevent Pollution at Crucial Wildlife Sanctuary
A new system of digital sensors has helped prevent a potential environmental disaster at Singleton Lake, a key wildlife sanctuary in Kent. The sensors, which monitor sewer flows for Southern…