Reaching out to our local heroes in Dover
Do you know someone who’s making a real difference in the Dover community? Someone who goes above and beyond? Well, get ready to shout about them! Dover District Council is…
Out for the Count in Kent!
The Butterfly Conservation Big Butterfly Count returns from 18 July – 10 August 2025, but are butterflies out for the count after declining numbers resulted in the charity declaring a…
Royal Bloom! Ashford bursting with New Orchards thanks to Coronation Grant!
Orchards are natural havens, bursting with wildflowers Library image Unsplash Ashford is buzzing with the sweet promise of future harvests! Thanks to a generous £50,000 grant from the Coronation Living…
Dover cannabis cultivation busted after tip-off
Library image : Cannabis cultivation A cannabis cultivation operation has been uncovered in Dover following a tip-off received by local police. Beat officers, acting on information submitted through the My…
Celebrate Women in Ashford with Two Weeks of Exciting Events!
Join the vibrant celebration of women in Ashford with the ‘Reclaim These Streets’ march on Sunday, March 9th! This empowering event kicks off a fantastic two-week series dedicated to honouring…
Get Ready to Shape the Future! New Youth Forum Coming to Folkestone & Hythe!
A brand-new youth forum is launching in Folkestone & Hythe, giving young people a real voice in how their community develops! This is a fantastic opportunity for local youth to…
Community mourns loss of Tsige Simmons
Photo and words by Ray Duff The flowers and other memorials at St John’s Church More than 100 people from Folkestone gathered at St. John’s Church on Monday, January 20th,…
Chop Chop! Over £1,000 raised for Whitstable RNLI from Christmas tree chipping!
Christmas tree chipping raises £1,114 at Whitstable RNLI Photo: Chris Davey Despite the frosty morning, Whitstable RNLI volunteers welcomed a steady stream of festive fir trees to their station on…
£360,000 cash injection sparks thriving communities in Folkestone and Hythe
Rural life in Folkestone and Hythe is about to explode with excitement, thanks to a £362,868 cash injection from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund! Over the past year, 22…
Wish Upon a Star: The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Folkestone & Hythe!
Council staff Caroline,Tracey and Jo feeling festive with donated presents Image: FHDC Thanks to the generosity of local staff, the Probation Service, and the Folkestone Channel Rotary Club, 119 vulnerable…