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…
From Coastal Cliffs to Prime Time: Folkestone’s Ancient Secrets Hit the Small Screen
The Iron Age section excavated on East Cliff in 2025 Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos: Ray Duff – Folkestone’s rugged East Cliff is about to become the star of…
Alkham Village News & Events Round-Up!
Alkham Parish Church SCOPIX Here is a round-up of the January 2026 Alkham Village Newsletter edited by Brian Wimsett brianwimsett@hotmail.com Village Hall Events Event Date / Details Contact 🏴 Burns…
Family Tribute to ‘Pillar of Kennington Football Club’ Following Tragic Death on M20
Arran McManus – Family Photo Following the fatal collision on the M20 near Lenham on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the partner of Arran McManus, 36 – who tragically died in…
From Heartbreak to Healing: How Beckie’s Loss of Baby Bertie Inspired Her to Support Grieving Families
A bereaved mother, Beckie Berger, is channelling her own profound sorrow and healing journey into a mission to support other families facing the devastating loss of a baby. In December…
Dover’s All-in-One Community Hub Unveils a Stunning £7.5M Transformation!
Dover Discovery Centre – Library Image Susan Scott SCOPIX – The wait is finally over! The new and improved Dover Discovery Centre swung open its doors yesterday, 27 October, revolutionizing…
Mourning Death of Former Ashford Council Leader Paul Clokie OBE
Ashford Borough Council is deeply saddened to announce the death of its former Leader and Honorary Alderman, Paul Clokie OBE. Mr. Clokie dedicated 25 years of service to the borough…
Residents Flee as Four Fire Crews Tackle Blazing Kitchen in Margate Midnight Drama
Residents of a flat complex in Cobbs Place, Margate, were forced to evacuate on Friday night after a severe kitchen fire erupted, prompting a massive emergency response. Kent Fire and…
Postboxes of the Future Arrive in Folkestone as Historic Red Pillars Are Decommissioned
(Image: Ray Duff) The familiar sight of the traditional red pillar box is beginning to change across Folkestone as Royal Mail rolls out its multi-million-pound modernization scheme, which introduces solar-powered,…
Folkestone Waves Goodbye to the ‘Coat of Hopes’ on Its Journey of Unity
Museum Curator Coralie Clover dons the Coat as it leaves Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff After a three-month stay, the magnificent ‘Coat of Hopes’, a huge, multi-patched quilted…