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…
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 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…
(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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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 is buzzing with excitement as Councillor Lucy McGirr has been elected The Worshipful Town Mayor for 2025-26! The announcement was made at the Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday, May…
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…
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