New Lord Warden of Cinque Ports drops in at Folkestone
The Lord Warden visits Folkestone Museum Photo: Folkestone Town Council Following the installation of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB DSC ADC DL, on…
Dover shop loses alcohol license after drunk 16-year-old boy needed medical care
Kent Police launched an investigation after a 16-year-old boy was found heavily intoxicated in Dover in August 2024 and required medical attention. Subsequent inquiries revealed that the boy had bought…
Folkestone ‘Mayor’s Coal Fund’ launched for Christmas
Library image 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…
Celebrate Folkestone’s ‘unsung heroes’ with the Town Mayor’s Community Awards!
Folkestone Library image The Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Abena Akuffo-Kelly, is thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the Town Mayor’s Community Awards! This annual event is a…
Folkestone Remembers in 2024
Library image Each year during November, Folkestone remembers those who lost their lives in War with a series of Civic events SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2.00pm Dedication of the Garden of…
Folkestone commemorates Battle of Britain Day
RAF War Memorial, Folkestone Photo: Folkestone Town Council The Battle of Britain Day in Folkestone is to be commemorated with a wreath laying service at the RAF War Memorial at…
Folkestone prepares for VJ Day celebration of ending combat in the Second World War
War Graves in Hawkinge Crematorium ::: VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) is the celebration of the surrender of Japan, ending combat in the Second World War on 15 August…
Huge Charivari parade entertains thousands in Folkestone
The parade rounds the harbour area Photo: Ray Duff Report and photos by Ray Duff: The streets of Folkestone came alive on Saturday as the annual Charivari Carnival parade weaved…
Pupils from Folkestone Schools to commemorate hundreds of Canadian WW1 soldiers at Memorial Service in Shorncliffe today
Shorncliffe Military Cemetery The Canada Day Service in Folkestone commemorates the 305 Canadian soldiers who died during WWI and are buried in the Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. The memorial service, which…
Folkestone horn blowing continues to call residents to Parish Church after 700 years!
Folkestone Town Council has announced this year’s Town Sunday Service is to be held in the Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe on Sunday 7 July at 10.30…