Summer in Kent means festivals, outdoor concerts, community events, food fairs, sporting occasions and everything in between. It is one of the most vibrant seasons in the county calendar and one that brings with it a unique set of safety challenges that every event organiser should be taking seriously. Whether you are running a 200 person outdoor cinema night or a multi stage music festival, the principles of safe event management are the same. This guide covers what matters most for...

This is the general purpose guide, the stuff that applies everywhere, all the time to stay safe on a night out. These are the trends showing up in security circles right now and they're relevant every time you leave the house for a night out. ASK FOR ANGELA - KNOW IT? If you're at a bar, club or venue in Kent and feel unsafe, approach any staff member and ask for "Angela." This is a UK wide scheme trained staff will discreetly help you, arrange a taxi, or remove you from the situation...

The Beautiful Game, The Ugly Queue. World Cup season. Every pub and fan zone in Kent is rammed. People are drinking for hours before kick off. It's class, until it isn't. Here's how to enjoy every match and actually get home safely. SORT YOUR TAXI BEFORE YOU GO OUT Seriously, book your taxi home before you leave the house, not at midnight when you're outside competing with hundreds of other people. Unlicensed taxis after big games are a real risk. Only use licensed, booked vehicles. EAT...