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…
Step Aboard a 17th-Century Galleon in Dover Marina
Words and Picture by Ray Duff A rare opportunity awaits in Dover as a towering replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, fresh from a journey of over 35,000 nautical miles,…
Protecting Princes Parade: Community Input Sought on Green Future
The site in 2021 SCOPIX – Residents are invited to two upcoming drop-in sessions to discuss the environmental future of Princes Parade. A recent survey revealed strong community support for…
Mystery Blaze Engulfs Sheds and Trees in Plaxtol
Library image Firefighters battled a mysterious blaze in the quiet village of Plaxtol this morning, as two sheds and a cluster of trees erupted in flames on The Street. The…
Folkestone welcomes a bright New Mayor!
New Mayor Councillor Lucy McGirr and Deputy Cllr Jackie Meade Photo: Folkestone Town Council Folkestone is buzzing with excitement as Councillor Lucy McGirr has been elected The Worshipful Town Mayor…
Explosive plans unveiled to ignite Dover town centre renaissance!
The winds of change are blowing through the historic town of Dover as a thrilling new alliance storms onto the scene, poised to unleash a spectacular revitalization of its very…
Hey there! The council needs your help to make services even better!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council is always looking for ways to make things easier for you. They know you rely on them for things like housing, recycling, council tax, and…