Dreamland, Kent Film Office, Thanet District Council and Visit Kent are pleased to celebrate Kent’s arrival on the big screen this week, as the setting for Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes’ latest release, Empire of Light, starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Toby Jones and Colin Firth. The film will be released on Monday, 9 January,…
The discovery of a rare Elizabethan-era shipwreck near Dungeness is being featured on national television this (Sunday) evening. The remains at Denge Quarry were uncovered earlier in April by a team from Cemex, the company dredging for aggregates at the site. Being about 300 metres from the coast, the discovery baffled the quarry team who…
2022 has been a tumultuous year – for the world; for our country, which lost its longest-reigning monarch and saw three Prime Ministers hold office; and also for all of us here in Kent. In addition to the effects of the invasion of Ukraine, we have seen record arrivals from small boat crossings of the…
People are being reminded of the support available in Kent, including an easy to use mental health text service and helpline, if they need to ‘Release the Pressure’. Worries over money, housing, heating and food can affect our mental wellbeing, causing stress, anxiety and depression. Financial concerns can also increase for some people after Christmas…
The festive season can, for many, be a very lonely time. According to Age UK, around one in 20 older people are facing Christmas without speaking to anyone and the charity says the rising cost of living is forcing pensioners to lead more solitary lives. Kent County Councils’ (KCC’s) Community Connectors are stepping up to…
Doctors in Kent and Medway continue to urge parents and guardians to make sure their children have a flu vaccine. This year, two and three-year-olds – and all primary school children – are being offered the flu vaccination on the NHS. For most children, the vaccine is a quick nasal spray, which is easy, quick,…
With the current severe cold weather now forecast to carry on through the weekend, Kent residents are urged to continue following simple steps to help vulnerable friends, families and neighbours keep safe. A Level Three cold weather warning for the South East remains in force to Sunday evening (11:59pm, 18 December). An additional yellow warning…
Kent County Council (KCC) is working on a new Developer Contributions Guide and inviting feedback on the draft during an eight-week consultation. The purpose of the Guide is to inform district, borough and city authorities and developers about the impact any proposed new development would have on KCC’s services and the subsequent developer contributions required…
Couples looking to hold their wedding at Oakwood House in Maidstone can now select and book any available date from April 2023 onwards. Oakwood House is currently undergoing a major renovation which will offer a choice of three beautiful new ceremony rooms and will replace The Archbishop’s Palace as the county Register Office for Kent.…
Drivers heading to and travelling around Kent this weekend are being reminded that Operation Brock will be back in place from Monday morning. The decision by the Kent Resilience Forum (KRF), made up of a group of organisations and agencies including Kent County Council and Kent Police in conjunction with National Highways – has been…
Don’t let unscrupulous criminals think all their Christmases have come at once by giving them the opportunity to rip you off. That is the message from the Public Protection team at Kent County Council, working hard to stay ahead of the fraudsters who are viewing the cost of living crisis as a potential bumper payday.…
As the ’16-Days of Action’ campaign’ to raise awareness of domestic abuse comes to an end this weekend, Kent residents are urged to continue to remain vigilant for signs someone is experiencing violence in the home – to help direct victims to vital support services. The call from Kent County Council (KCC), as part of…