Work Begins on New Folkestone Town Centre Hub
Sandgate Road Folkestone FOLKESTONE – Kent County Council (KCC) has officially commenced refurbishment work at 14 Sandgate Road, marking the start of a project to establish a modern community hub…
Asylum Seeker ‘Barracks’ in Folkestone Closes For Housing Redevelopment
Banner at an earlier demonstrations at the former barracks Photo: Ray Duff The Home Office has officially closed Napier Barracks in Folkestone, ending its controversial four-year tenure as asylum seeker…
Ashford Approves New Housing Scheme to Prioritise Local Residents
Ashford Borough Council has endorsed a new Housing Allocation Scheme designed to create a fairer and more transparent system, giving increased priority to local residents in need of social housing.…
£18M Mega-Project Future-Proofs South Ashford With 59 State-of-the-Art Homes!
Photo caption: From L-R, ABC Leader Cllr Noel Ovenden and ward members Kate Leavey and Lyn Suddards are joined by Jenner Director Dean Elvidge for a groundbreaking ceremony at the…
Lower Leas Coastal Park Revamp Kicks Off in Folkestone
The highly anticipated refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park’s fun zone is officially underway, with the removal of some existing play equipment beginning today, Monday, December 8. This is…
Ashford Council’s move to International House completed
Ashford Borough Council’s move from our former Civic Centre base in Tannery Lane to nearby International House is now complete. The move has taken place in stages. Phase 1 of…
Deal Leisure Centre: Everyone Active Appointed Operator
The Former Tides Leisure Centre – Library image SCOPIX Dover District Council (DDC) has selected Everyone Active (Sports and Leisure Management Ltd) to operate the new £20 million Deal Leisure…
Massive Folca Edwardian Gem in Folkestone – Up For Sale!
The Edwardian part of Folkestone’s Folca building—a substantial 26,963 square foot freehold known as Folca 1—is officially up for sale. Marketed by agents Avison Young, the prime town centre location…
Rail Regulator’s Decision Paves Way for International Trains’ Return to Ashford
Eurostar – Library Image – Susan Scott – SCOPIX Hopes are soaring in Ashford following a pivotal announcement by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), which has been hailed…
Shelter Shockwave! Folkestone Bus Station Gets Instant Weather Protection
Great news for Folkestone bus passengers! The new Middelburg Square Bus Station is getting an immediate upgrade this week with the rapid installation of temporary shelters. After an unavoidable hiccup…