£25m project helps protect endangered European Eels in Kent
Photo: Julia Clooten – Pexels Southern Water’s £25m project to protect a vital part of river eco-systems is targeting three sensitive areas in Kent Eels have baffled scientists since the…
Customised shotgun and crossbows seized by Rural Team in Canterbury
An adapted shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs were seized by officers from the Rural Task Force (RTF) who were carrying out an investigation after suspicions were raised about a man in…
Controversial Princes Parade development sees clearance of site stepped up
Preliminary work carried out in 2021 More clearance work at the controversial Folkestone and Hythe Council’s Princes Parade development is taking place this week. The council explained that the latest…
Rural Task Force arrest man after reports of two people hare coursing near Sittingbourne
Rural Task Force officers are continuing their fight against hare coursing and have arrested a man for breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN). The team were responding to reports of…
Work begins on new £180,000 play area in Ashford
Photo: Ashford Borough Council Work on the new play area and outdoor gym at Hunters Avenue, South Willesborough is set to start. The new play area will include a fenced…
Museum in Canterbury tells story of wildlife in Kent
Image: Beaney A special exhibition focusing on the past, present and future of wildlife in Kent has opened at the Beaney in Canterbury. ‘Kent Wildlife Connected in Time’ sees the…
Soroptimists to plant hundreds of trees in Tovil near Maidstone
Photo: Maidstone Borough Council Mayor of Maidstone Cllr Fay Gooch joined the local Soroptimist group to plant the first of 420 trees at Bridge Mill Way Recreation Ground in Tovil…
Princes Parade project in Hythe goes before Cabinet next week
Cabinet members will discuss various key aspects of the Princes Parade project next week. The council says the scheme – which includes the provision of a new leisure centre, accessible…