‘Stay indoors’ advice as Storm Henk set to batter Kent
A spell of very strong winds will affect parts of southern England, the south Midlands and East Anglia during the afternoon and evening with gusts of 70-80 mph on exposed…
Brace yourselves: A fierce storm is coming to Kent this weekend!
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for the public, urging them to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary. If you have to travel, be prepared for chaos on…
Storm wreaks havoc at Swanley Shopping Centre as scaffolding falls in high winds
A violent storm caused a major incident at Swanley Shopping Centre on Wednesday afternoon, as scaffolding from a nearby construction site collapsed in the gusty winds. Shoppers were shocked and…
Welcoming ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Winter bites Ashford Borough Council has announced that four of its Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment…
Alkham flooding as Nailbourne in Dover, turns village green into giant paddling pool
Alkham Village Green Photo: Hawkinge Gazette Following on from a forecast of flooding in Alkham, Dover in last month’s village newsletter article, by editor Brian Wimsett, his prediction has proved…
Kent braced for high tide as floodgates are shut
Parts of Kent are preparing for a possible coastal flooding with some floodgates closed tomorrow night (Friday 24 November) to protect areas from the rising tide and the strong wind.…
Lorries queuing as Brock ZERO implemented on M20 to Dover
The M20 coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 is being temporarily closed due to disruption caused by the adverse weather conditions. The closure will allow freight bound for the…
Storm Ciarán keeps Kent Fire and Rescue Service busy
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service has attended a number of incidents between 11.30pm on 1 November and 9am today (2 November) as a result of Storm Ciarán. Crews…
‘Hold onto your hats!’ – Amber weather warning of 85mph winds for Kent
People in Kent and the south east are being warned of dangerous winds associated with Storm Ciarán on Thursday which may disrupt travel, utilities, and cause structural damage. Forecasters warn…
Thunderstorm warning for Kent in Thursday morning
The Met Office is warning of thunderstorms which are expected to develop in the English Channel on Wednesday night and move east during Thursday morning. Whilst many thunderstorms will remain…