Walmer7 Nov 2025Care home shuts after CQC finds 'strong urine smell'Inspectors are "not assured" the provider recorded all of the allegations of abuse at the home.7 Nov 202510 Jul 2025King makes first visit to Kent since coronationThe King is touring Walmer Castle, which was once an official home of his grandmother. 10 Jul 202510 Jul 2025King talks to RNLI crew about small boat rescues King Charles speaks to the RNLI in Walmer about a deadly small boat rescue in the Channel in 2022. 10 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Site made memorial for all band service personnelThe Royal Marines return to the site of the bombing each year to remember those who died.3 Jul 20257 Jun 2024Migrant crossings top 11,000 so far this yearHome Office figures show 316 people made the crossing on five boats on Thursday.7 Jun 202423 Mar 2024Queen Mother's castle apartment opened to publicEnglish Heritage say Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enjoyed visits to the Walmer Castle apartment.23 Mar 202421 Jul 2022Man loses bid to overturn murder convictionAndrew Griggs, who killed his pregnant wife, loses appeal to have his conviction overturned.21 Jul 20227 Jul 2022Queen’s Baton Relay arrives in South EastBaton-bearers are to visit Guildford, Tonbridge, Canterbury, Folkestone, Deal, Dover and Gravesend.7 Jul 202222 Apr 2022'Inadequate' care home placed in special measuresOne resident of Sonia Lodge "hadn't been to the toilet for four days", inspectors found.22 Apr 2022
