Folkestone prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Folkestone Parish church On Thursday 27 January 2022, a commemoration service will be held in the Town of Folkestone to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial Day, an internationally recognised day…
Sea swimmers in Kent enjoy best ever water quality in latest survey
Bathing waters off beaches across the South East have achieved their highest ever ratings in Defra’s Bathing Water summer sampling regime. Swimmers can now enjoy ‘Excellent’ water quality at 59…
Lib Dems calculate Folkestone & Hythe homeowners face £611 hike to energy bills
Folkestone & Hythe is set to be hit hard by the expected rise in energy bills in April, new figures have revealed. Analysis by the Liberal Democrats shows that the…
Life-saving defibrillator installed along Dover Seafront
The defibrillator located at the ice-cream kiosk opposite Dover Harbour Board offices Photo: Walkers/Dover Harbour Board A new life-saving defibrillator has been installed along Dover Seafront thanks to The Walker…
Are you up for creating artwork for Mote Park Café?
£2.5m café Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) and BBS Construction are calling on artists to submit proposals to develop a piece of public art for the new café building within Mote…
Major refit closes Cheriton Library
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Notices have been placed by Kent County Council to the effect that Cheriton Library, on Cheriton High Street, is to be closed for a…
Traffic diversions in Folkestone town could be in place for more than 10 days
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Bus and traffic diversions could be in place for more than 10 days to allow for repairs to be carried out by Southern Water…
Bishop of Dover calls for end to vaccine hoarding in New Year Message
The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, has called for an end to vaccine hoarding and for more compassion…
Fireplace donation means poorly children in hospital will get visit from Santa
B&Q staff donate fireplaces for children in hospital over Christmas Poorly children are guaranteed a visit from Santa this Christmas, thanks to NHS staff and B&Q in Canterbury. The store…
Dover MP’s 101st birthday surprise for Walmer centenarian from Boris
Centenarian Maria Corbo with Dover & Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke One of Walmer’s oldest residents, Maria Corbo, celebrated her 101st birthday on Friday with an extra special surprise arranged by…