High hopes for Folkestone Leas lift plans after lottery bid success
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has welcomed news that the future of one of the area’s best-loved heritage sites is looking secure. The Folkestone Leas Lift has been awarded a…
Bishop Rose pays tribute to former Canterbury vicar and Bishop of Lichfield
The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has added her voice to the growing number of tributes to the 98th Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan…
Folkestone Creative Quarter lit up as Triennial is crowned dead!
The Samba band and dance troupe limber-up Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff On Tuesday the latest Folkestone Triennial arts festival was closed following a spectacular, if…
Ashford Carnival of the Baubles is back with a bang !
The build up to Christmas will be even more exciting this year, as the spectacular Carnival of the Baubles will be returning to light up Ashford town centre this December.…
White Cliffs Country acclaimed one of the world’s best!
White Cliffs Country is celebrating international acclaim after Kent’s Heritage Coast was placed 4th on a list of the world’s best regions to visit in 2022 by Lonely Planet. The…
Maidstone helps residents’ winter bills with advice roadshows
Maidstone Borough Council is working with local charity Involve in a series of roadshows to help people across the borough who may be struggling to cope with the rising costs…
Making it simpler for Folkestone and Hythe residents
It’s claimed new functions on Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s MyAccount service are proving a big hit with residents. The council says anyone who has a missed bin collection or…
Reptiles removed and clearance of Princes Parade development site begins
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has announced that vegetation is to be cleared from areas of the Princes Parade development site from this week following a successful phase of reptile…
Lucky escape for Margate family after pan of oil left in grill catches fire
A family in Margate had a lucky escape after a pan of oil was left inside a grill and caught alight when the oven was accidentally turned on. Two fire…
Pet owner fined over dog attack which led to severe injury to another dog near Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Protection Team has successfully issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £100 to a dog owner who allowed his dog to attack and cause severe injury…