Did Folkestone get off lightly after Storm Eunice?
Left: The Town Hall closed by the storm Right: A deserted Sandgate Road Photos: Ray Duff Story and pictures by Ray Duff Across Folkestone & Hythe District and beyond, Storm…
Storm Eunice brings massive tides to Folkestone
The Folkestone Mermaid stands up to Eunice! Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff As one of the strongest storms to hit Britain in recent years, many people…
Kent residents warned to hold onto your hats
The much heralded Storm Eunice is predicted to hit Kent, causing significant disruption due to extremely strong winds on Friday. The Met Office has issued warnings of severe weather across…
Ashford residents support Bad Münstereifel twin town after devastating floods in 2021
An amazing £13,844 was raised for Ashford’s twin town Bad Münstereifel, who suffered devastating floods last summer. The Ashford Twinning Association (ATA) supported by the Ashford Borough Council coordinated a…
Community News – Folkestone & Hythe – 19 Jan 2022
Winter Road Safety advice By Djaffar Mehmet Just a few points to bare in mind before setting off in your car this week. Recent days have seen a lot of…
Herne Bay cliff rescue springs into action with lifeboats joining coastguard to rescue man trapped on beach by tidal surge
The Whitstable lifeboat crew liaise with the crew of the Margate D class lifeboat offshore from Bishopstone during operation on Wednesday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI A man who became cut…
Threatening tidal surge triggers coastal flood warning from Ramsgate to Folkestone today
A large tidal surge is expected to affect coastal areas from Ramsgate to Folkestone between 11.30am and 12.45pm today. The Environment Agency has said a large tidal surge is expected…
Weather warning of flood risk to Kent tonight!
The Met Office has warned of very heavy rain tonight which is expected to cause surface water flooding overnight. What to expect Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded,…
Warning of severe weather for Kent on Saturday
Forecasters have warned of strong winds and heavy rain during Saturday afternoon and evening, leading to some disruption to travel. The Met Office issued a warning of strong southerly winds…
Thunderstorms gusting winds and rain makes it a busy afternoon for Whitstable RNLI
Lifeboat crew member Ruth Oliver assists the occupants of the sailing dinghy in returning to shore on Saturday afternoon Photo: Whitstable RNLI Saturday afternoon turned out to be a busy…