Hythe

Canada Day sees Hythe absorbed into Grande Prairie County

Melissa McNally

June 29, 2021

Hythe

Content of the article Following an Order in Council, Hythe will cease to exist as a village effective Canada Day. The dissolution of the community was voted by the provincial cabinet on June 9. There is s...

Kent’s restaurants, cafes and take-out scored 0-1 on food hygiene in 2021

Melissa McNally

June 28, 2021

Hythe

More than 20 Kent companies have been ordered to clean up in food hygiene assessments released this year. Thousands of premises across the county are assessed by the Food Standards Agency, based on the findi...

Armed Forces Day flags fly in Folkestone and Hythe

Melissa McNally

June 26, 2021

Hythe

Marking Armed Forces Week at Hythe Ranges Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldThe Armed Forces Day flag was hoisted at Hythe Ranges and at St Martin's Plain training camp near Fol...

Life is a beach at a Hythe retirement home with its own seaside creation

Melissa McNally

June 25, 2021

Hythe

Residents of Carpathia Grange enjoy a day at the beach. Image: Care UK Submitted by Care UKA care home in Hythe, Hampshire brought the holiday spirit to residents to celebrate the s...

Maidstone author Neil Nixon takes a fresh look at 74 years of UFO sightings

Melissa McNally

June 24, 2021

Hythe

74 years ago, American aviator Kenneth Arnold reported what is considered to be the first sighting of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) in modern times.He spotted nine unusual objects flying in tandem near...

NHS workers slam local councils for removing parking permits for frontline workers during pandemic

Melissa McNally

June 23, 2021

Hythe

Furious NHS workers have slammed local councils across the country for removing free parking permits for frontline workers during the pandemic on June 21.On March 25 last year, Health Secretary Matt Hancock ...

North East Essex health boss urges residents to get vaccinated

Melissa McNally

June 22, 2021

Hythe

A HEALTH boss who thinks "the coronavirus will be there for the rest of our lives" urged residents to get vaccinated. The North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group is deploying wa...

Fears more flooding in Hythe

Melissa McNally

June 21, 2021

Hythe

A woman fears her store could be flooded for the second time in a week following heavy rains and says city council is not doing enough to shut it down.Lavinia Asquith, owner of The Curvy Boutique in Hythe, ...

London Emissions Rules Require Heathrow Logistics Company to Set Up Kent Operation | New

Melissa McNally

June 21, 2021

Hythe

Heathrow-based food logistics specialist PML unveiled plans for a satellite operation in Kent after revealing in March it was facing 'crippling' disruptions due to London's new emissions rules. The comp...

Kent County Council election results in Elham Valley postponed by candidate’s death

Melissa McNally

June 20, 2021

Hythe

An election postponed due to the unexpected death of one of the candidates has taken place.Voting for Kent County Council (KCC) Elham Valley, near Folkestone, was delayed after Labour's Chris Deane suffered...

Latest COVID infection rates in Kent as entire county remains below national average

Melissa McNally

June 19, 2021

Hythe

Coronavirus infection rates remained below the national average in all parts of the county - although cases are still on the rise in the majority of areas. This follows the national trend of increasing cases...

Half of Colchester is vaccinated against Covid – and now 18+ can reserve their jab

Melissa McNally

June 18, 2021

Hythe

MORE than half of Colchester's residents have now received two doses of a coronavirus vaccine - and now anyone 18 or older can reserve theirs in the 'last push' of the deployment. NHS...

Covid-19 cases continue to rise as more than 500 are recorded in a week with a vaccine available for those over 18

Melissa McNally

June 17, 2021

Hythe

Cases rose 38% in the week before the prime minister's decision not to ease restrictions.However, the vaccination program is starting to reach its final stages, as adolescents in parts of Kent are asked to ...

Weather today: Latest updates from the Met Office as thunderstorms hit southern England

Melissa McNally

June 16, 2021

Hythe

Météo France: the latest forecasts from the Met OfficeLarge parts of the UK are under yellow weather warnings as a 'plume of thunderstorms' sweeps into the country from across the C...

Jobs at risk as Hampshire’s healthcare cut-off plan is launched

Melissa McNally

June 16, 2021

Hythe

Dozens of jobs could be at risk as some health clinics in Hampshire could be shut down for good and several services face cutbacks, it has been revealed. Health centers such as the Wi...

Essex Weather: Thunderstorm warning extended until Saturday

Melissa McNally

June 15, 2021

Hythe

A weather warning for "intense thunderstorms" has been extended until Saturday, with the heatwave set to end. The Met Office extended its yellow weather warning for storms further in...

Folkestone’s Leas Lift could be set to reopen following a request for lottery funding

Melissa McNally

June 14, 2021

Hythe

The Leas Lift has been out of service for four years (Image Matt Rowe)The future of Folkestone's Leas Lift is about to be secured as an offer for national lottery heritage funding is...

Hythe Fire Department moves on to county fire

Melissa McNally

June 13, 2021

Hythe

Hythe Fire Department May 1, 2020 (Provided: Hythe Fire Department, Facebook)With the official dissolution of the Village of Hythe in a hamlet in Grande Prairie County on July 1, the Hythe Fire Depar...

Kent COVID rates only fall in Swale as Delta variant causes ‘serious concern’

Melissa McNally

June 13, 2021

Hythe

Coronavirus infection rates have plummeted in just one region of Kent, amid growing fears about the highly contagious Delta variant. As COVID rates skyrocket in Kent - and the rest of the country - doubts gr...

Plans for 282 more student apartments in Hythe are expected to be approved

Melissa McNally

June 11, 2021

Hythe

Lanswood Limited's proposals to build a new eight-story accommodation block on land behind the Colchester Center on Hawkins Road are expected to be approved by the planning committee. ...

Village of Hythe, which became a county hamlet on July 1

Melissa McNally

June 10, 2021

Hythe

Hythe Village Municipal Office (Erica Fisher, MyGrandePrairieNow.com staff)The village of Hythe will be officially dissolved as an autonomous municipality and will become a hamlet on July 1. The dis...

Priti Patel faces calls to resign over comments made about Napier Barracks

Melissa McNally

June 10, 2021

Hythe

The Home Secretary has faced calls for resignation following comments she made about Napier Barracks, the military site used to house asylum seekers who crossed the Channel.Speaking in the House of Commons o...

City Council Apologizes For Missed Pickups As Litter Builds Up In Folkestone And Hythe | Meridian

Melissa McNally

June 9, 2021

Hythe

A city council has apologized after garbage accumulated in Folkestone and Hythe due to problems with a new waste collection contract. Residents told ITV News Meridian that their trash cans had not been colle...

Dungeness nuclear power plant will not be put back into service

Melissa McNally

June 9, 2021

Hythe

The Dungeness B plant in Kent will close permanently, seven years earlier than expected, after owner EDF deemed it beyond repair. Dungeness B, one of EDF's eight nuclear power plants in the UK, ha...

The restored historic Hythe carriage ready for the 100th celebration

Melissa McNally

June 8, 2021

Hythe

A nearly century-old RAILWAY car has been restored and returned to service on Hythe Pier.The Hythe Pier Heritage Association (HPHA) held a small ceremony to mark the completion of the project, which involve...

Folkestone launches park-and-ride test program to reduce parking congestion in the city center

Melissa McNally

June 7, 2021

Hythe

Folkestone may soon have a permanent park-and-ride program in place, as a pilot project is slated to begin this summer.The service will depart from the Motis Business Center in Cheri...

Project to transform the Four Seasons Hotel, Hythe, into approved apartments

Melissa McNally

June 6, 2021

Hythe

The plan to turn a Hampshire hotel into apartments has been given the green light - despite several objections to the project. The Four Seasons Hotel in Hamilton Road, Hythe, is a B&a...

Man Suffers ‘Three Inch’ Stab After Fight Between ‘Friends’ In Hythe Cafe

Melissa McNally

June 5, 2021

Hythe

A man was reportedly stabbed "three inches" in the leg as a result of a fight between friends at a cafe in Hythe. Emergency services rushed into downtown Hythe this afternoon (June 5) following an incident ...

Police called the Sunshine Cafe in Hythe High Street after an incident

Melissa McNally

June 5, 2021

Hythe

A man has been arrested on suspicion of intentional grievous bodily harm after a man sustained a leg injury at a busy restaurant.Police were called to the Sunshine Cafe, High Street, Hythe, following the in...

Covid-19 cases rise 40% as six areas see more than double positive tests

Melissa McNally

June 4, 2021

Hythe

Positive Covid-19 tests have more than doubled in six regions of Kent.Overall, the county saw a 41.3% increase in cases, bringing the total to 308 and the infection rate to 16.6.Cases more than doubled in s...

Latest Covid-19 weekly rates for local authorities in England

Melissa McNally

June 3, 2021

Hythe

HThere is Thursday's update of the rates of Covid-19 cases for each local authority area in England The figures, for the seven days through May 30, are based on the number of people who tested positive for C...

IN COURTS: 12 people who appeared in Southampton Magistrates’ Court

Melissa McNally

June 3, 2021

Hythe

PAUL MICHAEL MUNDAY, 42, of Harwood Close, Totton. Confessed to violating a conditional sentence order. The conditional sentence has varied. Rehabilitation condition for drug addicts to partic...

Kent’s latest coronavirus infection rates as Dartford cases more than doubled in a week

Melissa McNally

June 2, 2021

Hythe

New government data has shown coronavirus cases are on the rise in Kent, with seven of our 13 districts experiencing increased infection rates. It comes just a day after the nation recorded zero deaths from ...

Harris plays as Borough of Gosport takes victory – Portsmouth and Southsea beaten by Trojans

Melissa McNally

May 31, 2021

Hythe

Jacob Harris impressed with bat and ball as Gosport Borough beat Hythe & Dibden in the Southern Premier League Division 3. Photo: Keith WoodlandTop Harris scored with the bat, then won three wickets in...

Kent’s latest coronavirus infection rates as cases rise in Maidstone, Dartford, Thanet and more

Melissa McNally

May 31, 2021

Hythe

Eight of Kent's 13 districts are still seeing an increase in the number of new coronavirus cases. The latest data for the seven days leading up to May 25 shows that Dartford, Medway, Sevenoaks, Dover, Maidst...

Kent’s latest coronavirus infection rates as 9 regions register increases

Melissa McNally

May 30, 2021

Hythe

Nine districts in Kent have seen their number of new coronavirus cases increase since restrictions were eased. The latest data shows the number of new cases for the seven days leading up to May 24 compared t...

Brockhill Park College in Hythe contacts police over fire alarm

Melissa McNally

May 29, 2021

Hythe

A school told parents it would notify police after a student raised a fire alarm.The threat to Brockhill Park Performing Arts College in Hythe comes after chaotic scenes on Wednesday also saw several window...

Darren Oldaker, Dipo Akinyemi and Olu Durojaiye sign new deals at Welling United

Melissa McNally

May 27, 2021

Hythe

Former Gillingham midfielder Darren Oldaker is among the first players to sign up for Welling United for next season.Oldaker joined Welling in February to reunite with former Gills boss Steve Lovell, but hi...

Over 40 children nine and under investigated for offenses in 2020 – The Isle Of Thanet News

Melissa McNally

May 27, 2021

Hythe

Kent Police Officers Photo Frank Leppard By Katie May Nelson, Local Democracy Journalist Forty-four children aged nine and under were investigated by police in Thanet in 2020. Kent Police recorded incid...

Bride forced to call off wedding five times finds herself stuck in 4-hour traffic jam on big day

Melissa McNally

May 26, 2021

Hythe

A couple who had to postpone their wedding five times said they were "doomed" because the bride-to-be got stuck in traffic when their big day finally arrived. Laura Luckhurst was preparing to marry her other...

Indian variant case confirmed at King’s School in Canterbury as Kent’s Covid-19 rate rises

Melissa McNally

May 25, 2021

Hythe

Targeted Covid-19 testing takes place at a Kent school after a case of the so-called Indian strain is detected.The variant was found in a positive sample at King's School in Canterbury, where students and s...

Pembina stock (PBA) shows negligible move after first quarter earnings miss

Melissa McNally

May 24, 2021

Hythe

Pembina Pipeline CorporationThe company's PBA stoc...

Suppression of alcohol and drugs in popular parks

Melissa McNally

May 24, 2021

Hythe

GET-TOUGH council bosses are set to crack down on alcohol and drug-related anti-social behavior in popular public parks. Maldon District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to m...

Kent’s ‘worst’ seaside towns in 2021 according to locals

Melissa McNally

May 23, 2021

Hythe

Our beautiful county is well known across the country for having the best beach destinations. Thousands of vacationers will flock to our coastal towns for their summer stays as we hopefully emerge from the ...

Murdered PCSO Memorial Walks to take place in UK and overseas

Melissa McNally

May 23, 2021

Hythe

More than 130 marches are underway in the UK and overseas today in memory of PCSO's assassination Julia James, with the Kent marchers keeping a minute's silence before leaving.People from all over who have ...

On your marks for the tenth Folkestone 10k

Melissa McNally

May 23, 2021

Hythe

Enjoy the walk in 2018 Submitted to the Fokestone HeraldNow that some group events can take place again, riders are setting up their fields and preparing for the Folkestone Coas...

Restructuring of Wessex League One confirmed by FA

Melissa McNally

May 22, 2021

Hythe

The FA has announced a restructuring of the National League system. It doesn't directly affect Andover Town or Andover New Street, but several teams have entered and exited their div...

Lympne airfield and the great escape

Melissa McNally

May 22, 2021

Hythe

A two-seater Aeronca C3 Written by John SimpsonThere can't be many people reading this who aren't familiar with the classic war movie The Great Escape.Most of you will remember ...

Cleanup continues on Hythe Green after human waste and fly dumps are left behind

Melissa McNally

May 21, 2021

Hythe

Fourteen bags of human waste weighing 150 kg were collected from a green in Hythe as part of a major clean-up operation.Defecation and urine were found next to dirty diapers and handkerchiefs both in the ch...

Damian Collins: Chronicle of Folkestone for the week ending May 21

Melissa McNally

May 21, 2021

Hythe

Written by the MP for Folkestone and Hythe, KentOn Monday this week, we saw another important step in our path to come out of social restrictions related to coronaviruses. It's great...

Kent house prices: Kent towns where sale prices have climbed the most during the lockdown

Melissa McNally

May 20, 2021

Hythe

House prices saw record increases between March 2020 and 2021, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. Despite concerns about the economy and the housing market since the start of the ...

The idyllic town on the south coast that smells more of French than English

Melissa McNally

May 3, 2021

Hythe

The bicentenary of the death of the little French general is May 5 - a good time to visit this small outpost in French history. When you first arrive, especially if you are coming via Rye, you might be sho...

What would have happened if the RAF had lost the Battle of Britain?

Melissa McNally

May 3, 2021

Hythe

Fought during the summer and early fall of 1940, the Battle of Britain was one of the most pivotal stages of World War II. But what if the RAF had been defeated? Would a German invasion soon follow? Would...

Bell Pub in Hythe bans under-21s for ‘COVID violations and aggressive behavior’

Melissa McNally

May 2, 2021

Hythe

A Hythe pub has banned those under 21 from visiting after 5 p.m. The Bell Pub, located on Seabrook Road, said it made the decision following a number of antisocial incidents involving young adults. They say ...

Downing Street row over redecorations provides bizarre backdrop ahead of council elections

Melissa McNally

May 2, 2021

Hythe

The backdrop to next week's council elections becomes increasingly bizarre with the national spotlight focusing on who paid for the redecoration of 10 Downing Street and whether the Prime Minister had broke...

Kent COVID: The 8 regions of Kent where infection rates are increasing

Melissa McNally

May 1, 2021

Hythe

Coronavirus infection rates are on the rise in eight regions of Kent, according to the latest data. Gravesham remains the worst affected area in the county, having seen the largest weekly increase in new cas...

Walk the Pier event aims to save money-hungry Hythe Ferry

Melissa McNally

May 1, 2021

Hythe

A GROUP of fundraisers prepare to spend 24 hours walking Hythe Pier in an effort to save a vital transportation link. Ashleigh Mutimear is spearheading an attempt to raise at least &A...

Huge delays as car stuck in flooding at Haven Road in Colchester

Melissa McNally

April 30, 2021

Hythe

There are miles of queues in Colchester after a car got stuck at high tide on a notoriously flooded road. The vehicle became stranded on Haven Road in Hythe at approximately 3:45 p.m....

Folkestone and Hythe Labor explain why they deserve your vote in next week’s local election

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

Kent County Council elections are taking place this week and we are exposing all parties and their positions on key issues in your area. For Folkestone and Hythe, we asked the main p...

Saltwood Lads’ Club receives £ 170k renovation as group prioritizes community after coronavirus

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

Work has started on a £ 170,000 refurbishment project at Saltwood's Lads' Club.The club, located in Saltwood near Hythe, was formed in 1917 to welcome home and allow sol...

Thanet, Dover and Gravesham record biggest increases in Kent coronavirus infection rates

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in the majority of districts in Kent. COVID rates have skyrocketed in the two most infected areas of Kent, tripling in Gravesham and doubling in Thanet. Although ...

What’s happening in Kent this bank holiday weekend, from lambs to tractor rides and railways to bluebells

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

With a three day weekend, you are three times more likely to go out and enjoy the county.We've picked 10 weekend treats to try in Kent ...You can see lambs in FavershamMount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham This ...

The only pub in Hampshire unaffected by the restrictions – and you can find it in a Hythe nursing home

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

This year, a "quick pint in the pub" is very different from what most of us knew before the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions and guidance in place to protect staff and visitors ...

Damian Collins: Chronicle of Folkestone for the week ending April 30

Melissa McNally

April 29, 2021

Hythe

Written by the MP for Folkestone and Hythe in KentThis week I met with Maria Landers, the Customer Service Manager at Folkestone Employment Center, to discuss the government Kickstar...

Kent’s latest COVID infection rates as Gravesham records fourth biggest increase in England

Melissa McNally

April 28, 2021

Hythe

Coronavirus infection rates continue to rise in most parts of Kent. The infection rate has increased in nine of the county's 13 districts - Gravesham recording the fourth highest increase in England. The num...

Firefighters’ battle ignites amid forest fire alert in New Forest

Melissa McNally

April 28, 2021

Hythe

Firefighters tackled a large forest fire for about 12 hours amid a series of recent incidents.The emergencies came as the New Forest remained on an amber wildfire alert due to dry and windy conditions.Barbe...

Firefighters tackle blaze at East Boldre Community Hall

Melissa McNally

April 28, 2021

Hythe

Firefighters rushed to a New Forest village on Tuesday to fight a fire in a community hall. Just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday, crews from seven stations rushed to Strawberry Field in East...

Next stage of public hearing for proposed nine-story Esquimalt seniors’ residence – Goldstream News Gazette

Melissa McNally

April 25, 2021

Hythe

A nine-story rental property proposal targeting middle-income seniors broke another hurdle last week in Esquimalt, but barely got over it. In a 4-3 vote, council gave the first and second reading o...

Kent is enjoying the spring sun with the good weather expected to continue

Melissa McNally

April 24, 2021

Hythe

Kent took advantage of the spring sunshine with streets and spots on the coast continuing to welcome shoppers and tourists.It's been just under two weeks since non-essential retail, hair salons, nail bars a...

The A259: Route 66 du Kent and its 10 stops to travel

Melissa McNally

April 24, 2021

Hythe

Our best effort on Route 66 is, as you might expect, a bit shorter than its American counterpart. New Mexico's world famous road is just under 2,500 miles long, compared to ours which is just off * cough * ...

Urgent call for volunteers at the Dover vaccination center

Melissa McNally

April 24, 2021

Hythe

Shirley Eberlein in Dover Health Center Submitted by Michael PrebbleWith many people returning to work, now that the restrictions have started to lift, volunteers are needed to ...

Vaccination rate reaches 70% in North Essex

Melissa McNally

April 23, 2021

Hythe

Almost 70% of people living in north Essex have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, new figures have revealed. NHS data shows 182,753 people received their first stroke o...