A Simpler Way to Run Your Local Area is Coming
Houses of Parliament – Pexels – The government wants to change how local councils in Kent and Medway are run as they believe the current system is too complicated and…
Get Ready to Vote in the Rolvenden & Tenterden West By-Election!
A by-election is happening on Thursday, September 25, 2025, for the Rolvenden & Tenterden West ward. It’s all because Cllr Kate Walden (Green party) has stepped down. Here’s a quick…
Folkestone Commemorates VJ Day at Garden of Remembrance
The Mayor, Cllr Lucy McGirr Photo: Folkestone Town Council – Eighty years ago, on August 15, 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies. This came after…
Honouring Sacrifices: A Heartfelt Canada Day Tribute to Fallen Canadian Soldiers in Folkestone
Library image – Shorncliffe – Every year, as Canada Day approaches, the community of Folkestone comes together for a poignant service to remember and honor the 305 Canadian soldiers who…
‘Coat of Hopes’ Arrives in Folkestone to Highlight Environmental Crisis
Image: Ray Duff Words and photos by Ray Duff – A group of walkers dedicated to raising awareness about the escalating environmental crisis arrived in Folkestone on Sunday afternoon, marking…
Sacrifice Remembered as Folkestone Prepares for Solemn Canada Day Commemoration
On Monday, July 1, 2025, at 1130 hours, the hallowed ground of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery will once again bear witness to a profound act of remembrance. The annual Canada Day…
Folkestone Prepares for Annual Canada Day Memorial to Honour WWI Fallen
Photo: SCOPIX On Monday, July 1, 2025, Folkestone will once again host its poignant annual Canada Day Memorial Service at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. The solemn event will honour the 305…
Folkestone Prepares for Annual Town Sunday Service and Historic Mayoral Naming
The historic Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe will once again host Folkestone’s annual Town Sunday Service on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 10:30am. The event is a…
Folkestone welcomes a bright New Mayor!
New Mayor Councillor Lucy McGirr and Deputy Cllr Jackie Meade Photo: Folkestone Town Council Folkestone is buzzing with excitement as Councillor Lucy McGirr has been elected The Worshipful Town Mayor…
Folkestone Shines! Heartwarming celebration honours Local Heroes!
Local Heroes rewarded Folkestone erupted in joy as Mayor Abena Akuffo-Kelly showered praise and gratitude upon the town’s most dedicated and delighted residents at the annual Town Mayor’s Community Awards!…