Community mourns loss of Tsige Simmons
Photo and words by Ray Duff The flowers and other memorials at St John’s Church More than 100 people from Folkestone gathered at St. John’s Church on Monday, January 20th,…
Have your say to help shape the £10m Thanet Health Hub
A multi-million pound state-of-the-art health hub in the heart of Thanet is a step closer to reality this week. With NHS funding secured to the tune of £10million, it is…
Sheerness Lifeboat crewman’s Christmas Day pager alert halts marriage proposal
Steve Elliott had marriage proposal interrupted as pager goes off on Christmas Day Credit: RNLI It was a Christmas Day filled with love, adventure, and unwavering dedication for Steve Elliott,…
Welcome to ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Four of Ashford Borough Council’s Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for local people to meet and…
A Beacon of Hope: Ashford’s new initiative for the homeless!
Library Image: Unsplash Get ready for some great news! Ashford is stepping up its game in supporting those experiencing homelessness this winter with a fantastic new Outreach Centre! Kicking off…
Church Christmas Tree sparks controversy in Dover village
St Anthony’s Church Writing his monthly column ‘From the Vicarage’ published in the Alkham Newsletter, Vicar of St Anthony’s Church, in Alkham near Dover, Brian Williams, was shocked to hear…
Maidstone’s heart shines bright: A Christmas miracle in the making
Sam Peacock Landscaping with their donation and volunteers Photo: MBC The holiday season is in full swing, and the spirit of giving is alive and well in the heart of…
Police aiming to empower women at FREE event in Ashford
November’s Women Together event in Willesborough Photo: Kent Police An event aimed at empowering women in Ashford organised by Kent Police Community Liaison Officer, Catherine Stevens, is to be held…
Folkestone honours the fallen with THREE Remembrance Services
Photo: Mark Hourahane Folkestone paid tribute to those lost in war with three poignant Remembrance Services held throughout November. The first service, a solemn dedication of the Garden of Remembrance,…
Hitting the road for Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week across Dover
Community Roots team hitting the road! Image Dover District Council Dover District Council (DDC) is heading out in the Community Roots van to offer support and advice during Safeguarding Adults…