A critical section of the M20 motorway in Kent, used by approximately 130,000 vehicles daily, will shut down overnight. The eastbound exit slip at Junction 11A near Folkestone closes from 6pm Saturday to 4am Sunday, with diversions expected to cause signi
Folkestone holds a Holocaust Memorial Day service in the Garden of Remembrance, led by Rev Chris Johnson. Mayor Lucy McGirr highlights the 'Bridging Generations' theme. Join the community at 11am.
For 50 years, Folkestone Rotary Club's Santa sleigh tour has raised money for over 130 festive food parcels for local families in need. Discover how the community's generosity made 2025 special.
A woman fraudulently claimed £28k in disability benefits. Secret video showed her mobility contradicted her claims. She received a suspended sentence.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.