On your marks! Get set for 18th Folkestone Half Marathon
Library image Runners from across Kent and even further afield will be busy training for the Folkestone Half Marathon which takes place in September. Ray Johnson, Race Director, said: “The…
Charity memorial festival in Folkestone for Covid-19 victim Jason combines his greatest loves
Jason Prebble loved festivals and football Football and music will combine for a charity festival in memory of a much-loved dad who was a big fan of both. Dad-of-five Jason…
Makeover transforms clifftop Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne
The team who took part in the makeover Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A clifftop tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain has received a remarkable makeover thanks…
Making a Difference: Folkestone Town Mayor presents Community Awards
Every year, the Town Mayor of Folkestone has the privilege of awarding local people a Town Mayor’s Community Award. Previous recipients of this award have come from volunteers of a…
Teenage boys and girls arrested after Herne Bay seafront break-in
Kent Police was called at 6.56am on Monday 18 March 2024 to a report that a premises on Spa Esplanade had been broken into. The door frame of the building…
Folkestone firefighters raise funds for Hawkinge teenager
Folkestone fire station crews with Hawkinge teenager Draven Jefferies : Photo: KFRS Funds raised by crews at Folkestone fire station have helped to buy new equipment for Hawkinge teenager, Draven…
Walmer Lifeboat volunteers celebrate 200th anniversary with 300 mile run, row and cycle fundraiser
300 mile cycle, row and walk or run at the Undercroft at Deal Town Hall Photo: Christopher Winslade RNLI Walmer lifeboat volunteers continued their celebration of the charity’s 200th Anniversary…
Kent law firm director sleeping rough for homelessness charity
Malcolm Twyman The Finance Director of South East law firm Furley Page will be taking part in Centrepoint’s Sleep Out this February to raise money to support young homeless people.…
Family’s festive fundraising for East Kent Hospital Charity reaches £900
The family raise another £330 from their festive lights display A Folkestone family have raised a total of almost £900 for East Kent Hospitals Charity with their annual festive lights…
Hitting the Jackpot for good causes in Dover
Celebrating its fifth birthday in 2024, the Dover Lotto has raised £205,581 for local charities and community groups across the district. Since it was launched by Dover District Council (DDC)…