American reflections on Folkestone, Cheriton, Hawkinge and Canterbury post Pandemic
By Peter Jurzynski (Folkestone’s ‘American Cousin’) Maybe I am a bit hopeful, since we are still in the pandemic but I believe we have seen the worst. I have been…
New £7.9m Berry Place independent living scheme opens in Ashford
Berry Place Ashford Borough Council’s multi-million pound modernisation plan for its independent living schemes, rolled out under its Dahlia brand, has reached another landmark, with the completion of the £7.9m…
‘Stop Topps’ and ‘Spikeys’ help to make nights out in Dover safer
Officers from Dover District Council’s Community Safety and Licensing Teams, supported by Kent Police have been working together to continue to help people enjoy safe nights out in the district.…
40,000 fewer active adults in Kent due to Covid says survey
Liz Davidson, the Partnership Director at Kent Sport Photo: KCC Almost 40,000 fewer adults in Kent are meeting government guidelines for physical activity than before the coronavirus pandemic. To help…
Keeping women safe on FREE ‘Angel Express’ bus service in Dover
Photo: Dover District Council A new free evening bus service is being piloted to help keep local women safe as they enjoy fun and festive evenings out in the run…
New homes for rent in Folkestone aiming to be carbon neutral
The new homes A new development in Folkestone is setting the standard for future building in the district. The 30 homes, which will be built on the former Highview school…
Community Centre for Nepalese residents opens its doors in Folkestone
Project lead Capt Retd Ram Pun Cllr Hollingsbee and some of the young people A community centre for the district’s Nepalese residents has opened its doors for the first time…