Archbishop of Canterbury resigns amid child abuse scandal
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has stepped down following a damning report that revealed a decades-long cover-up of child abuse within the Church of England. The report, led by…
King Charles III grants special permission for burial of 7-year-old Folkestone boy in historic churchyard
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 30 December 2023 Tragic death of 7-year-old William Brown This Christmas we have all…
Folkestone and Hythe MP ‘delighted’ to receive gong
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 27 June 2023 Economy High inflation is affecting countries around the world, but that…
Right Royal theme for roads in Aylesham
Aylesham – Image DDC – Two new roads in Aylesham have been given a Right Royal treatment and bestowed regally themed names. Coronation Close and Windsor Way will form part…
Cricket legend Victor bowled over by Royal garden party invite
Vic is pictured at Luckley House where a cherry blossom tree was planted by the residents to commemorate the Coronation An Ashford resident who has been a stalwart of Boughton…
Kent Fire and Rescue boss Ann awarded OBE in King’s New Year Honours
Ann Millington received an OBE Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has announced its Chief Executive, Ann Millington, has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours 2023. Ann has…
King’s New Year Honour for long serving Denis at Walmer RNLI
Denis Brophy MBE Walmer RNLI’s Operations Manager Denis Brophy has been recognised in King Charles III’s first New Year Honours List with an MBE for Services to Maritime Safety. Denis…
Proclamation service for His Majesty King Charles III in Ashford
Ashford Mayor Cllr Mrs Jenny Webb with, from left to right, Sir George Jessel, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent; James Kirk, KFRS Station Manager for Ashford and Maidstone; Tracey Kerly,…
Folkestone floral and shop tributes to The Queen
The Union flag at half-mast beside the Leas Cliff Hall Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: People in Folkestone have been paying floral tribute and signing books of condolences after…
Floral Tributes for The Queen in Tenterden
At this sad time in our history, the latest edition of Tenterden’s What’s On newsletter, which includes a number of Royal events taking place in the town during this period…