Monk dumped in Hawkinge election
Hawkinge has rejected two of the three Local Conservatives standing for Fernfield Ward. Independent candidates have scooped the top three places leaving Local Conservative David Godfrey holding the flag for…
Is Folkestone & Hythe bucking trend with ‘full slate’ of Conservative hopefuls standing at council elections?
Folkestone & Hythe Conservative Association has announced its candidates for the upcoming local elections with a ‘full slate’ of thirty hopefuls. According to the association, it’s the only party with…
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…