Green Peer joins Hythe by-election campaign
Green peer Jenny Jones joined local party supporters campaigning this weekend ahead of Thursday’s Hythe West by-election as hopes rise that Jenni Hawkins could be on course to win the…
Folkestone prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day – Image: Pixabay On Friday 27 January 2023, a commemoration service will be held in the Town of Folkestone to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial Day, an…
Christmas greetings from the Mayor of Folkestone
Christmas Message from The Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Nicola Keen. Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.…
Mayor presents rare Freedom of Folkestone honour
Photo: Folkestone Town Council On Thursday 17 November 2022 the Royal British Legion (RBL) Cheriton and Morehall Branch was presented with Freedom of Entry to the Town of Folkestone by…
Music and ‘secret’ fireworks launch Folkestone’s Christmas Lights
Folkestone Town Mayor, Cllr Nicola Keen (centre) joins the Lights Switch On crew Photo: Ray Duff… Words and pictures by Ray Duff… Folkestone town centre was thronged last Saturday by…
Winter assistance for over 75s from Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund
Since 1974 applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter…
Suspect smuggled booze and illicit vaping gear seized in Folkestone
Suspected smuggled alcohol and illegal vaping equipment was seized as part of a multi-agency operation in Folkestone. Officers from Kent Police joined licensing and trading standards officers from Folkestone and…
Ashford council’s ‘Lifeline Anytime’ provides 24/7 emergency alarm service
Ashford Borough Council’s community alarm service, Ashford Lifeline has relaunched as Lifeline Anytime, along with a brand new website. Over 2,000 people across the South East know that help is…
Dover and Deal MP statement issued on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The passing of the Queen marks the end of an era. On her 21st birthday Queen Elizabeth II made a promise “I declare before you all that my whole life…
Folkestone councillors ditch Tories for Lib Dems
Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Chairman Adam Rowledge and Group Leader Tim Prater welcome Peter Gane and Roger West to the Liberal Democrats Photo: Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats Two…