Search Results
SHAMEFUL BETRAYAL OF DEMOCRACY BY KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
In a move that has outraged residents and sparked fierce criticism, the Conservative-led Kent County Council (KCC) has been accused…
NewsRead MoreAssault on Democracy:
Bulldozing Local Representation for Centralised Power? In the latest act of political vandalism dressed up as “progress,” the Labour Party…
News, UncategorizedRead MoreAmputee Hero Hari Budha Magar Plans More Climbs After MBE Honour
In a moment filled with pride and inspiration, Hari Budha Magar, a double above-the-knee amputee and trailblazing adventurer, was made…
NewsRead MoreNigel’s Christmas Surprise Delights Hythe!”
Reform UK’s local members in Hythe were gifted an early Christmas miracle at their very first branch association Christmas Party…
NewsRead MoreDrugs Found in Dungeness Nuclear Power Station: Serious Security Concerns Raised
A potentially explosive discovery has shaken the Dungeness Nuclear Power Station, as a packet containing a white powdered substance—believed to…
NewsRead MoreFarmers are the backbone of this country
Now, it’s utterly unlike me to get political—absolutely unheard of, right? But I’ve got to get this off my chest…
The RantRead MoreFolkestone Man Jailed for Sexual Assault on Schoolgirl
A Folkestone man has been sentenced to two years in prison after sexually assaulting a primary schoolgirl in a public…
NewsRead MoreRomney Marsh Farmers Warn of ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Over Inheritance Tax Changes
Farmers from Romney Marsh have joined the growing outcry across the South East, warning that government plans to change inheritance…
NewsRead MoreLeave our Farm Land Alone
By Peter Bird for The Looker Newspaper Local Democracy reporter Marsh residents are rallying in outrage over plans to blanket…
NewsRead MoreLandlord Loses Licence
Over Alleged Out-of-Hours Drinking The Star in the Marsh pub, the only watering hole in St Mary in the Marsh,…
NewsRead MoreReeves’ Risky Policies May Leave UK Economy in Tatters
Budget 2024 The Looker asked our political editor to sum up the budget and whist he is still to see…
NewsRead MoreSmall Boat Channel Crossings Surpass 2023 Total
In a significant development, the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has surpassed the total for…
NewsRead MoreFestive Fun for All the Family as Christmas Market Returns to Folkestone Harbour Arm
Folkestone Harbour Arm will once again be transformed into a magical festive wonderland, as the much-loved Christmas market returns for…
NewsRead MoreLooker Expansion Plans: A New Era for Local News
With its 15th anniversary now behind them, the team at The Looker are preparing for an exciting new chapter, marked…
NewsRead MoreMore Than 200,000 Homes at Risk of Flooding in the South East
More than 200,000 homes across the South East of England are at risk of flooding, according to new figures from…
NewsRead More“Aurora Stuns Kent – Northern Lights Paint the Skies Over Romney Marsh”
Residents across Kent were left starry-eyed last Thursday evening as the skies lit up with the rare and mesmerising sight…
NewsRead MoreCampaign to Save Kent Church Gathers Momentum
The community of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Cheriton, Folkestone, is fighting to prevent their beloved church from being sold…
NewsRead MoreLabour in Turmoil: Are Local MPs on the Ropes as Rosie Duffield Goes Independent?
“Starmer’s Labour About Greed and Power,” Claims Duffield In a shocking turn of events, Rosie Duffield, the MP for Canterbury,…
NewsRead MoreRay Winstone Backs Knife Crime Lessons in Schools
Actor urges inclusion of knife crime education in curriculum following tragic stabbings. Renowned actor Ray Winstone has thrown his support…
NewsRead MoreKent County Council Ends Kent Children’s University to Save £62,000, Citing Declining Numbers
Thursday, 26th September – The Kent Children’s University (KCU), a long-standing educational initiative, will close its doors after nearly 25…
NewsRead MoreDo We Truly Know What Passes Our Doorstep in the English Channel?
The English Channel, a waterway with a long and storied history, has been a vital trade route for centuries. Every…
NewsRead MoreSouthern Water to be quizzed over water quality
After extensive promotion within The Looker, the ongoing controversy surrounding Southern Water and illegal discharges into the sea finally appears…
NewsRead MoreYellow Weather Warning Issued for Kent
A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rainfall across Kent today. The Met Office issued the alert on…
NewsRead MoreChannel Crossings Surge Under Starmer’s Watch as 25,000 Migrants Enter the UK
More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats this year, a shocking new figure that heaps…
NewsRead MoreControversial Housing Developments Approved
Two major housing developments in New Romney and Littlestone have been approved by the Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC),…
NewsRead MoreTransport Secretary sets the wheels in motion on “biggest overhaul to buses in a generation” by putting power over services back in the hands of local leaders
All change for possible bus operators A package of measures to empower local leaders to take control of their bus…
NewsRead MoreTwelve dead after migrant boat sinks in the Channel
Twelve people, including six children and a pregnant woman, tragically lost their lives after a boat carrying migrants capsized in…
NewsRead MorePlane Crazy
Ah, the Heathrow expansion debate. It’s back! Like an unkillable zombie from a low-budget horror film, it just won’t stay…
The RantRead MoreThe Great Last-Minute Holiday Chase: Sun, Stress, and Sticker Shock
By Yours Truly, the Sunshine-Seeker Extraordinaire Running three businesses is always a juggling act. There’s never a moment when something…
The RantRead More