Liz Saul

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Liz Saul

Petition submitted over shopping centre closureLiz SaulLiz Saul/BBCPark Mall shopping centre in Ashford is facing closureA petition opposing the closure of a Kent shopping centre has been presented to a council. Campaigners are calling for a full debate by Ashford Borough Council and for parts of Park Mall shopping centre that are still in good condition to be retained.

4 weeks ago | bbc.com | Liz Saul

New memorial for soldiers killed in D-Day trainingLiz SaulLiz Saul/BBCA Drumhead ceremony took place at the seawall in Dymchurch A new memorial plaque in Kent commemorates 22 soldiers who died during a D-Day training exercise. The men from the 4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died when boxes of anti-tank grenades exploded at Dymchurch Beach on 29 May 1944. About 300 people attended a drumhead memorial ceremony on Thursday, where the memorial was unveiled on the sea wall.

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Liz Saul |South East

A new memorial plaque in Kent commemorates 22 soldiers who died during a D-Day training exercise. The men from the 4th Battalion Somerset Light Infantry died when boxes of anti-tank grenades exploded at Dymchurch Beach on 29 May 1944. About 300 people attended a drumhead memorial ceremony on Thursday, where the memorial was unveiled on the sea wall. Attendees included military personnel, local scout groups and representatives from the Royal British Legion and Dymchurch Parish Council.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Liz Saul

Mum blogger's tips for half term trips on a budgetLiz SaulLiz Saul/BBCNatalie Smith who runs the Frugal Mum website enjoys free days out with her children and is sharing her tips with other familiesFamily days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger. Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county.

1 month ago | au.lifestyle.yahoo.com | Liz Saul |South East

Liz Saul - BBC News, South East28 May 2025 at 10:00 pm·2-min readFamily days out don't have to cost the earth, according to a Kent blogger. Natalie Smith, who lives on the coast near Hythe, runs the Frugal Mum website and has written a top 15 of places to visit in the county. Her list of budget-friendly days out include locations that are either completely free or good value for money. "You can spend a day and not spend any money," she told BBC Radio Sussex.