Convoy of UK fire service kit and equipment arrives in Dover via Ashford en route to Ukraine
Photo: FIRE AID A further convoy of UK fire service kit and equipment has now left the UK and is on its way to Ukraine to provide vital support to…
Charlie’s uncle inspires 1,434 mile Ukraine charity challenge by four from Hythe
Four friends and their dogs are tackling a virtual challenge to raise money for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Occupational Therapist (OT) Emma Pope, who works for East Kent Hospitals,…
Despite improvements, Folkestone & Hythe MP still against use of barracks for asylum claimants
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 18 March 2022 Napier Barracks On 11 March I visited Napier Barracks in Folkestone,…
‘Rose Rage’ from Bishop of Dover over war on Ukraine
Bishop of Dover Photo: Diocese of Canterbury Bishop Rose has expressed rage and frustration about the war on Ukraine and its people. Speaking at Canterbury Diocesan Synod this weekend, she…
Folkestone and Hythe show support for beleaguered Ukraine
Fr Dylan Jeffrey and welcomer at the Catholic Church Photo: Ray Duff Story and Photos by Ray Duff Over the past few weeks we have all watched in horror at…
Candle and a Prayer for Ukraine at Folkestone Catholic Church on Saturday 12 March
On Saturday 12th March, from 12.30pm to 4.00pm, the Catholic Church at Our Lady, Help of Christians in Folkestone, at 41 Guildhall Street, is holding ‘A candle and a prayer…
Folkestone and Hythe MP praises local donations to help Ukraine
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 March 2022 On Tuesday 7 March I attended the address given by the…
Maidstone and Canterbury pledge support to Ukraine
The Ukrainian flag flying over Maidstone Photo: MBC Both Maidstone and Canterbury are pledging support to Ukraine. Maidstone Mayor of Maidstone and First Citizen of the Borough, Cllr Fay Gooch…
Folkestone and Hythe council pledges support for those caught up in Ukraine conflict
Folkestone and Hythe District Council offices Folkestone & Hythe District Council has pledged to support local organisations trying to help those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. The council…
Folkestone and Hythe MP scorching attack on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 26 February 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an ‘unprovoked’ assault on a peaceful…