A New Village Hall for Alkham?
By Brian Wimsett: It seems that money is being collected for a new village hall in Alkham. Surely this proposition, if this is really being planned, be put to the…
Have Your Say on Hawkinge 20mph Speed Limit!
Hawkinge Town Council, in partnership with the Kent County Council (KCC) Highways Improvement Team, has been reviewing the town’s Highways Improvement Plan. Following a detailed feasibility study, KCC Highways has…
Government Ministers Decide on Future of Kent and Medway Councils
Government ministers have decided Kent and Medway will be served by four completely new councils from April 2028. In the biggest shake up of local authority arrangements in 50 years,…
Folkestone Council Pledges Unanimous Support to Revitalise Grace Hill Building
Photo: Ray Duff – Grace Hill building Folkestone Town Council has secured unanimous support from local district councillors to revitalise the landmark Grace Hill building following its official acquisition earlier…
Historic Maison Dieu to Host Major Cinque Ports Maritime Conference
The historic Maison Dieu in Dover is set to become the focal point for maritime history enthusiasts this summer as it hosts a major academic conference exploring the rich heritage…
Folkestone Prepares for Historic Town Sunday Service at St Mary and St Eanswythe
Churchyard Cross Folkestone is gearing up to celebrate its rich civic heritage this month with the annual Town Sunday Service, scheduled to take place at the Parish Church of St…
Folkestone Commemorates Normandy D-Day
Folkestone paid tribute on 6th June to the courage and sacrifice of Allied forces who took part in the D-Day landings, with a dignified commemorative service held at the Garden…
Folkestone Honours its Most Famous Son: Civic Commemoration for Dr William Harvey
The commemoration at the Harvey statue Words and Photos By Ray Duff Civic dignitaries, local residents, and historians gathered in Folkestone on Sunday to pay tribute to the life, legacy,…
Folkestone Town Council Secures Freehold of Library at 2 Grace Hill for Vibrant Community Hub
The Library Entrance at 2 Grace Hill in Folkestone – Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is pleased to announce that, following positive and constructive negotiations with Kent County…
The Seafarers’ Friend, Samuel Plimsoll Commemorated in Folkestone 150 Years After Waterline Legislation Was Passed
The Civic Dignitaries, speakers and Standard Bearers at Plimsoll’s grave Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff – A large congregation recently joined civic dignitaries from Folkestone and…