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6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Folkestone Pride 'most exciting and diverse' yet
Folkestone Pride takes place in the town on Saturday, with organisers promising it will be "the most exciting and diverse yet". The event begins with a parade through the town, starting at the bottom of the Old High Street at 13:00 BST. It will continue along Sandgate Road and onto the Leas, where entertainment will take place on the bandstand between 14:00 and 18:00 BST. The after party, being held at the Leas Cliff Hall, has already sold out. Organisers said the day will be "family friendly, filled with love, music and unapologetic joy", with "unforgettable performances and a community that celebrates every colour of the rainbow". The afternoon event on the Leas will feature drag artists, DJs and a Kylie Minogue tribute act. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. More on this story Reading Pride returns amid financial pressures Bath Pride: What you need to know Birmingham Pride to return to city's Gay Village Thousands defy rain to celebrate Pride festival Pride in London 2025: Thousands watch parade Glasgow streets awash with colour for Pride march Related internet links Folkestone Pride
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6 days ago
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Police take action against anti-social behaviour
Police in east Kent have imposed another weekend public dispersal order to prevent anti-social behaviour. The order gives officers the power to move on anyone over the age of 10 if they are causing a nuisance, and arrest them if they refuse. It covers Whitstable and Herne Bay and is in effect from 25 to 27 July. It is the latest in a series of operations by the force which, it said, has seen 30 people moved on in a previous weekend. It said 29 of those were people between the ages of 11 and 18, who were moved on during the evening of 18 July. A 14-year-old boy was moved on after reports of damage to a shelter in Marine Parade, Whitstable. The latest order covers the coast between Seasalter Beach and Saxon Shore Way. Ch Insp Paul Stoner said: "We are determined that nobody should be subjected to the actions of others which makes them feel harassed, alarmed or distressed. "Officers have been challenging those who carry out nuisance behaviour and anyone who is under 18 can also expect their parents to be contacted about their actions." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. See also Antisocial behaviour leads to dispersal order Police tackle disorder in seaside towns Police given extra powers to target disorder Workers 'terrified' by anti-social teen violence Dispersal order extended over anti-social behaviour Dispersal order issued to deter anti-social behaviour Related internet links Kent Police
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6 days ago
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Police take action against anti-social behaviour
Police in east Kent have imposed another weekend public dispersal order to prevent anti-social behaviour. The order gives officers the power to move on anyone over the age of 10 if they are causing a nuisance, and arrest them if they refuse. It covers Whitstable and Herne Bay and is in effect from 25 to 27 July. It is the latest in a series of operations by the force which, it said, has seen 30 people moved on in a previous weekend. It said 29 of those were people between the ages of 11 and 18, who were moved on during the evening of 18 July. A 14-year-old boy was moved on after reports of damage to a shelter in Marine Parade, Whitstable. The latest order covers the coast between Seasalter Beach and Saxon Shore Way. Ch Insp Paul Stoner said: "We are determined that nobody should be subjected to the actions of others which makes them feel harassed, alarmed or distressed. "Officers have been challenging those who carry out nuisance behaviour and anyone who is under 18 can also expect their parents to be contacted about their actions." Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. See also Antisocial behaviour leads to dispersal order Police tackle disorder in seaside towns Police given extra powers to target disorder Workers 'terrified' by anti-social teen violence Dispersal order extended over anti-social behaviour Dispersal order issued to deter anti-social behaviour Related internet links Kent Police
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23-06-2025
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Girl, 3, abused online after dog attack
A man whose three-year-old daughter was attacked by a dog has criticised the abuse she has since received online. Rowen Skinley, from Rainham, said the attack by the cockapoo on his daughter, Bunnie, was "totally unprovoked" and that the bite marks indicate that her arm was "tucked in" at the time. Kent Police said it was investigating a report that a child was bitten by a dog in Silverspot Close at about 15:30 BST on Tuesday. But the girl, who needed reconstructive surgery to her arm, was later targeted by "vicious" abuse on social media, said her father. "She is a bigger girl and [there has been] some not-so-nice comments," said Mr Skinley. "It's horrible, she's a three-year-old girl." Speaking about the attack, he said: "Her arm was bleeding so badly that I had to hold it together." Bunnie was sent to St Thomas' Hospital in London for surgery, but the owner of the dog fled the scene and is yet to come forward. There have been 1,195 dog attacks reported to Kent Police last year, up 33% since 2018. Canine behaviourist Daniel Shaw said dogs of any size are a risk to humans, not just larger breeds. "Smaller dogs can have similar issues in terms of temperament, not coping well in certain situations, so you may see similar injuries but because they're smaller generally the damage is less severe," said Mr Shaw. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Girl, 2, in hospital after being attacked by dog Appeal after boy, 10, attacked by two dogs Kent Police
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13-06-2025
- Health
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Care home rated inadequate for second time by CQC
A care home in Kent has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for the second time. Hevercourt in Gravesend received the rating following an inspection in February which the CQC said found five breaches of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding, staffing, recruitment and how the service was managed. In response to these findings, CQC imposed urgent conditions on the home to restrict them from taking on new residents without prior agreement from the watchdog. Hevercourt, which was also rated inadequate in a report published in September 2024, has been contacted for a comment. Inspectors found staff were supporting people with unsafe techniques, medicines were still not being managed or stored safely, people's care records and plans were not updated and lacked detail, and incident management and safeguarding systems were poor. The report also said staff were not always recruited safely and there were gaps in employment checks. Areas of the home - including people's bedrooms - remained difficult to keep clean and in need of updating, and the environment continued to be potentially disorienting for people with dementia. A new manager was in post since the last inspection, but the provider had not given them a clear induction or action plan, the CQC said. However, the watchdog added that staff reported the new manager had made some positive changes, such as acting quickly on a concern about a lack of equipment. Serena Coleman, CQC deputy director of operations in the south, said staff did not take action when people's health was at risk. "We also saw detail was missing from notes about what staff did when someone had choked on their food, and staff didn't support people who had wounds on their skin to regularly change positions to prevent further injury," she said. The deputy director said in the watchdog's previous inspection it found people were at risk of sexualised behaviour from other residents and this was still the case. Ms Coleman added: "During the inspection, we saw a 20-minute period where no staff were present in a room with six residents. "Incident reports showed 80% of falls happened during the night shift, but staffing levels hadn't been reviewed." The deputy leader said the care home had been told where "immediate and widespread" improvements were needed. The CQC explained that the home remained in special measures, meaning it was being closely monitored to ensure people were kept safe whilst improvements were made. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Care service provider rated inadequate by CQC Adult social care requires improvement - watchdog Care home and agency in special measures - CQC Hevercourt Care Quality Commission
