Mad dogs and Englishmen – DON’T go out in the midday sun warning!
Following warnings from by the Met Office of extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday and temperatures forecast to top 40C, people are being urged to stay safe. A Red warning…
Warnings of thunderstorms and flooding for Kent
While many places will stay dry, thunderstorms are expected and could bring heavy rain and lightning to areas in Kent and the South East early on Saturday. The ‘yellow warning’…
Southern Water presents Deal residents with plan to tackle flooding
Deal Water Action Taskforce, member Natalie Elphicke MP Southern Water has met with Albert Road, Deal residents to tell them about a pioneering project in their area, and how partners…
Accidental drownings increase but fewer are dying at coastal locations
Danger of accidental drowning – Image: Pexels There were 277 deaths in the UK from accidental drownings in 2021 across inland and coastal locations. This is an increase of 23…
Recent storms force urgent closure of Larkey Valley Wood near Canterbury
Extensive damage to a number of trees at Larkey Valley Wood in Chartham has forced Canterbury City Council to temporarily close the site for safety reasons. Council officers visited for…
Be alert to rogue traders operating in Kent after Storm Eunice
Following Storm Eunice and the continuing high winds, Kent residents are warned be alert to rogue traders knocking on their doors. Kent Trading Standards have received reports of over-priced repairs…
Lucky escape for 84-year-old as explosion during Storm Eunice wrecks Ashford village home
An Aldington resident is urging the public to take extra care after an explosion during Storm Eunice caused devastation at her home this weekend. When June Ferretti from Aldington went…
Did Folkestone get off lightly after Storm Eunice?
Left: The Town Hall closed by the storm Right: A deserted Sandgate Road Photos: Ray Duff Story and pictures by Ray Duff Across Folkestone & Hythe District and beyond, Storm…
Storm Eunice brings massive tides to Folkestone
The Folkestone Mermaid stands up to Eunice! Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff As one of the strongest storms to hit Britain in recent years, many people…
Kent residents warned to hold onto your hats
The much heralded Storm Eunice is predicted to hit Kent, causing significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday. The Met Office has issued warnings of severe weather across…