Folkestone Sports Centre facing closure amid financial woes
With the fate of the Folkestone Sports Centre in the balance the district council has said it is collaborating with administrators and the landowner, the Radnor Estate, to determine the…
Council rally with LTA to serve up smashing news for Dover tennis courts
Library image: Unsplash Dover District Council is welcoming news that two tennis courts at Connaught Park in Dover are set to be refurbished with funding from the Lawn Tennis Association…
New Mayor of Ashford looks ahead to supporting local young people
Ashford Mayor Cllr Lyn Suddards with her pooch, Benji This summer saw the inauguration of the new Ashford Borough Mayor, as Beaver Ward Member Cllr Lyn Suddards begins her term…
‘Splashing’ proposals for Tides Leisure Centre site in Deal
Major proposals for a new leisure centre in Deal that’s fit for the next 50 years have been given the green light to move to the next stage of development…
Dover Dinosaur Day arriving at FREE ‘Jurassic’ Pencester Park event
Dover’s very own ‘Jurassic Park’ comes to life with opportunities to train “friendly” dinosaurs, join a walkabout with a giant T-Rex, and to meet and greet some smaller dinosaurs too,…
‘Everyday Encounters’ Art Competition at Mote Park open for entries
MBC photo of 2023 over 18s category winner Autumn Colours’ by Charys Beswick Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is encouraging entries into the 2024 Mote Park Art Competition which is now…
Two Parks in Dover named amongst best in Britain
Top parks in Dover – Kearsney Abbey ::: Dover District Council is celebrating after receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award for Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens for the fourth consecutive…
Kent County Council announces proposed closure of Folkestone library in Grace Hill
Protestors, making their views known, outside the historic building Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone & Hythe District Council has issued an initial statement following the launch of a public consultation on…
Folkestone and Hythe favourite parks and green spaces celebrate 2024 Green Flag status
Celebrating the Green Flag award Four of the district’s beloved parks and green spaces will proudly fly the Green Flag yet again after retaining their status. Kingsnorth Gardens, the Lower…
Innovative ‘Zed Pods’ homes on Ashford car park scoop prestigious awards
An ambitious scheme by Ashford Borough Council which is creating high quality temporary accommodation apartments for homeless people on an under-used car park on the edge of Ashford town centre…