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Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Future vision revealed for adventure playground
THE first images of a massive £750,000 overhaul for Folkestone’s Lower Leas Coastal Park have been revealed, promising to transform the Southeast's largest free adventure playground by this summer.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Channel Tunnel freight plan offers hope for end to our gridlock misery
GRIDLOCK caused by Operation Brock and Dover TAP could soon be a thing of the past following a Government deal to restore regular rail freight through the Channel Tunnel.
2 min |
March 05, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Tax support scheme offers aid for low-income families
THOUSANDS of low-income families in Folkestone and Hythe will get a major financial boost this April as the council launches a significantly improved Council Tax Reduction scheme.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
'Quality of life' boost promised in district council's new budget
'SOLID FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT' BALANCES BOOKS
1 min |
March 05, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Trial date set for accused immigration officers
SIX immigration officers have appeared in court accused of stealing cash and property worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from people who arrived in the country on small boats.
1 min |
March 05, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Drug dealer told to repay thousands in 'dirty money'
A DRUG dealer who hid cocaine in a secret compartment in his car has been ordered by a judge to hand over more than £31,000 in “dirty money”.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Bistro loses alcohol licence after fine for illegal workers
£120K CIVIL PENALTY FOR RESTAURANT AFTER HOME OFFICE RAID
3 min |
February 26, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Fastrack goes green with electric bus fleet
PUBLIC transport in East Kent has entered a new era, as the region’s first ever fleet of fully electric buses officially takes to the streets of Dover.
2 min |
February 26, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Ambulance trust's autotext system up for award
AN innovative project at SECAmb is in the running for a prestigious HSJ Digital Award.
1 min |
February 26, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
MPs’ income in spotlight in official interests register
KENT'S MPs have declared nearly £500,000 in financial interests since the start of 2025.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Help put Granville Parade beach on the bathing map
THE Government has announced that Granville Parade beach in Sandgate is one of 13 areas in line to win official bathing water status, following a successful local campaign.
2 min |
February 19, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Instro Precision suspects deny trespassing and vandalism
A NINTH defendant has denied causing £1 million of damage at a factory in Sandwich allegedly targeted by protest group Palestine Action.
1 min |
February 19, 2026
Folkestone Herald & Dover Express
Council bosses back Folca medical centre
£13M REDEVELOPMENT SCHEME GETS GREEN LIGH
2 min |
February 19, 2026
Dover Express
Remembering the Merc Texco heroes
ANNIVERSARY OF BRAVE DUNGENESS RNLI RESCUE
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Dover Express
Man charged after Border Force seize haul of handguns
A MAN has been charged with smuggling firearms and ammunition after 55 loaded Glock pistols were found in a van at the Port of Dover.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Dover Express
Cash and illicit tobacco seized as joint operation targets criminal traders
TRADING STANDARDS WORK WITH POLICE IN CRACKDOWN
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Dover Express
Hang10 brings back free sports sessions for teens
A POPULAR series of free \"Hang10\" multi-sport sessions is returning to Dover following a successful pilot scheme that saw local youngsters clamouring for more.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Dover Express
Former dementia centre to become homes for elderly
AN empty former dementia centre in Lyminge is set to be converted into social housing for the elderly amid a \"housing emergency\".
2 min |
February 05, 2026
Dover Express
New operator sought for adventure golf course food shack
ENTREPRENEURIAL food and drink operators are being offered a \"hole-in-one\" business opportunity as Folkestone Harbour Arm opens applications for a new tenant to run its prime beachside refreshment unit.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Dover Express
Call for county council to let town buy library
FOLKESTONE Town Council has formally approached Kent County Council with a proposal to buy the freehold of the Grace Hill Library for a \"nominal sum\", in an attempt to save one of the town's most iconic landmarks.
1 min |
February 05, 2026
Dover Express
Major works planned to protect Road of Remembrance
ESTM PROJECT AIMS TO STOP FUTURE LANDSLIPS
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Dover Express
Judgment looms in fight over Jimi Hendrix legacy
ESTATE OF FOLKESTONE-BORN CO-FOUNDER OF ICONIC BAND SEEKS SHARE IN ROYALTIES FROM CLASSIC ALBUMS
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Dover Express
Uncle and nephew sentenced for people-smuggling operation
A MAN who smuggled six Vietnamese nationals as part of an organised immigration crime gang has been sentenced to three years in prison, while the relative who aided him has been given a two-year suspended term.
2 min |
January 29, 2026
Dover Express
Video system offers faster help to victims of domestic abuse
THE trial of a new video system designed to help police deal with non-urgent domestic abuse calls has shown a drop in response times from around 33 hours to approximately three minutes.
1 min |
January 22, 2026
Dover Express
Policing ban for ex-officer who groped two colleagues
A “handsy” Kent police officer who was once praised for bravery has been barred from the force for life after groping two colleagues.
2 min |
January 22, 2026
Dover Express
Council considers £6m revamp for Hythe pool
HYTHE’S beleaguered swimming pool may be in line for a £6 million overhaul under Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s plan to boost leisure facilities.
3 min |
January 22, 2026
Dover Express
Goretti leaves devastation in its wake
70MPH WINDS CAUSE CHAOS ALONG COAST
1 min |
January 15, 2026
Dover Express
'The Government needs to defend its citizens - and bring my family home'
BRITISH COUPLE HAVE NOW BEEN HELD IN IRAN ON FALSE CHARGES FOR A FULL YEAR
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Dover Express
'I used to win pub leagues, but I never thought I'd go pro'
DARTS-PLAYING MUM VICKY PICKS UP BREWER AS SPONSOR AFTER METEORIC RISE UP RANKINGS
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Dover Express
Green light for park's luxury 'lion pod' tents
COUNCIL SAYS YES TO PORT LYMPNE RESERVE PLANS
2 min |