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…
Imaginative street art created in Mote Park Skate Park
Over 10s session Ben Rowlands, Louis Hampton, Mason Cormack, Josh and Zac Vander Photo: Maidstone District Council Maidstone Borough Council has worked with a group of young people to help…
Canterbury councillor warns ‘we will come down like a ton of bricks’ on Enforcement officer attackers
Violent assaults, threats, racist abuse and insults have all been aimed at Canterbury City Council’s Civil Enforcement Officers in recent weeks. The escalating number of incidents by a tiny minority…
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon to be lit in Folkestone
The Leas, Folkestone… Folkestone Town Council has announced the town will be taking part in the national celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with a Piper playing ‘Diu Regnare’ and…
Former Folkestone Mayor’s charity art auction includes as yet unverified ‘Banksy Elephant Bomber’
On Saturday 12th March 2022 the Past Town Mayor of Folkestone (2019-2020), Councillor Jackie Meade, will finally be holding a charity art auction, raising funds for her chosen charities The…