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BBC News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Fire continues to rage at scrap yard in Gravesend
More than two dozen firefighters continue to tackle a blaze at a scrap yard in Kent which broke out more than 24 hours Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) said it was called to the London Scrap Terminal in Northfleet Mill in Crete Hall Road, Gravesend, shortly after 02:00 BST on Tuesday morning, 25 fire fighters were still working to put out the "deep seated" fire, which has seen an estimated 5,000 tonnes of scrap metal caught fire service is asking residents nearby to keep windows closed as there is heavy smoke in the area. The fire service is using a high-volume pump to take water from the nearby estuary to tackle the Chaston, from KFRS, said: "We working really hard, with great help from the on-site staff using their heavy machinery, to work our way into the hotspots."Mr Chaston said he expects crews to remain at the scrap yard until "at least tomorrow"."From there, it's really about how quickly we can work our way into the pile," he cause of the fire is currently unknown, Mr Jones added.
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Kent hospice garden transformation by Chelsea designer
A Kent-based garden designer, who is about to display at RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time, is in the process of transforming a hospice Fenton, from Gravesend, is creating a "peaceful, sustainable sanctuary for patients, family and staff" at ellenor, a charity in neighbouring new space will feature a memorial wall for grieving families, accessible pathways and pollinator-friendly planting, the charity Fenton said the project was about "creating a space that gives people comfort when they need it most". He said: "A garden can offer peace, connection, and time to reflect - and that's what we've tried to create together."The project is being supported through government funding as part of a nationwide initiative to improve hospice facilities across the latest collaboration builds on a project in 2023, when the designer created a smaller therapeutic garden at the on the final phase of the scheme is due to begin after Mr Fenton has displayed at Chelsea later this month. Bob Shepherd, maintenance supervisor at ellenor, said: "I'm really looking forward to working on the garden project. "I look forward to seeing the new garden finished and being enjoyed by patients and staff. "We're a small team and this project will help highlight some of the important work that often happens behind the scenes."
