10 lost Folkestone pubs and bars relegated to the history books

January 22, 2022

The good old-fashioned pub is a staple of British culture that can unite us all. Memories of meeting friends for a pint at your local can stay with you forever, making their closures even sadder. Kent has lost ...

Stop order for Princes Parade approved, with project price exceeding £45m

Melissa McNally

January 20, 2022

Folkestone

A proposal to relocate a coastal road as part of a new multi-million pound housing estate – which has been strongly opposed by opponents – has now been approved.It comes as costs for the Princes Parade project...

5 wonderful winter walks in Kent

Melissa McNally

January 18, 2022

Folkestone

Published: 2:40 PM January 18, 2022 Update: 2:43 PM January 18, 2022 Our walking specialist Alannah Crouch has five ideas for wonderful winter walks around the county this season... 1. The walk by th...

Boss 2 at Tiluck in Sandgate near Folkestone will ‘go to the bottom’ of a one star food hygiene rating

Melissa McNally

January 16, 2022

Folkestone

A restaurant boss hit with a one-star food hygiene rating has pledged to 'get to the bottom of what happened' as he found his business suspended from online ordering sites .Staff at Tilucks II in Sandgate High...

How the Kent Coastguard celebrated 200 years of service

Melissa McNally

January 15, 2022

Folkestone

The Kent Coastguard celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of their organization.It was on January 15, 1822 that HM Coastguard was officially established and it has been working to keep people along the...

Post-Brexit lorry counterflow system work in Kent will disrupt the M20 for a year | Brexit

Melissa McNally

January 13, 2022

Folkestone

The Operation Brock system installed to manage the traffic chaos expected in Kent post-Brexit will now itself cause a year of disruption as the barrier is moved from the edge to the middle of the motorway.The s...

Controversial asylum accommodation in UK will remain open until 2025

Melissa McNally

January 11, 2022

Folkestone

The UK government has confirmed its intention to continue using a former barracks as accommodation for asylum seekers until 2025.Napier Barracks, near Folkestone in the south-east of England, had been touted as...

Race for Life returns to Kent in 2022

Melissa McNally

January 10, 2022

Folkestone

Race for Life returns to Kent. Image of a previous event Submitted for publication by Cancer Research UK â€¯ â€¯ Cancer Research UK's Race for Life se...

What the census found about Kent in 1921

Melissa McNally

January 8, 2022

Folkestone

The 1921 census revealed what life was like in Kent 100 years ago.It's the first to come out since 2009 and there won't be another until 2052.Part of the 1921 census. Photo: Mikael Buck / Findmypast / PAJessa...

Folkestone Invicta boss Neil Cugley has told forwards David Smith and Ade Yusuff they are both expected to aim for at least 25 goals each this season

Melissa McNally

January 6, 2022

Folkestone

Forwards David Smith and Ade Yusuff are expected to aim for at least 25 goals apiece this season, according to Folkestone manager Neil Cugley.The duo were on the right track in Invicta's 3-0 home win in the I...

Kent COVID: COVID isolation period disrupts bus services in Kent

Melissa McNally

January 4, 2022

Folkestone

Transport links across the country are severely affected by the COVID outbreak this week. Throughout Kent, rail services and bus lines are being altered or canceled due to staff shortages caused by disease and...

Gusts of 70 mph will bring UK temperatures to 3 ° C on Tuesday

Melissa McNally

January 2, 2022

Folkestone

The UK is expected to face extremely cold conditions as low as 3C (37F) from Tuesday after officially recording its hottest New Year's Day in history.Temperatures are expected to drop to around 7 Â° ...

Volunteers needed for the Kent Coast Volunteering Friendship Project, the Good Neighbors service

Melissa McNally

December 30, 2021

Folkestone

New research from Age UK has found that around 1.4 million older people will have experienced loneliness this Christmas, a situation likely to be exacerbated by fears over the Omicron variant. The Good Neighb...

Ugly Kent Buildings: These are the most notoriously ugly buildings in Folkestone, Margate, Ashford and Maidstone

Melissa McNally

December 26, 2021

Folkestone

Here in Kent we are fortunate to have wonderful examples of architecture nestled throughout the county. Canterbury Cathedral is arguably the most obvious, but who can forget The Peter Cushing Wetherspoons in ...

Beautiful seaside town with breathtaking beaches where Londoners move and buy homes

Melissa McNally

December 24, 2021

Folkestone

Londoners are leaving the capital and taking over properties in a beautiful seaside town in Kent. Rising house prices and flexible working resulting from the pandemic have pushed Londoners out of new pastures ...

Folkestone Invicta fans hold a fundraiser for Shepway Foodbank in the FA Trophy match against Uxbridge

Melissa McNally

December 22, 2021

Folkestone

A group of community-driven football fans organized a successful fundraiser for a local food bank this Christmas.Folkestone Invicta Noyz Boyz organized the depot of food and other essential supplies ahead of ...

The prospect of fans being allowed to watch Folkestone Invicta’s historic FA Trophy match in Wrexham in doubt following Welsh government announcement

Melissa McNally

December 21, 2021

Folkestone

The prospect of Folkestone fans being allowed to watch their historic FA Trophy match at Wrexham has been questioned - hours after the draw.Invicta's payoff for reaching the fourth round of the competition fo...

Kent’s most wanted people on the run this Christmas and the crimes they’re wanted for

Melissa McNally

December 19, 2021

Folkestone

There are currently 10 men on the run from the law in Kent. With crimes ranging from grievous bodily harm and sex offenses to fraudulent misrepresentation, every individual is suspected of having committed cri...

Ashford Road Runners raise funds for Pilgrim Hospices with festive run

Melissa McNally

December 16, 2021

Folkestone

Ashford & District Road Running Club during their President's Christmas run. Submitted for publication in the Folkestone HeraldAshford & District Road Running Club raised ...

Government promises tougher rules on abuse and harassment

Melissa McNally

December 14, 2021

Folkestone

It has been hailed by the government as an unprecedented crackdown on social media abuse and hate crimes online. And according to the Prime Minister, the new online security bill could also prove to be a vita...

Where Omicron is spreading in Kent and Medway

Melissa McNally

December 12, 2021

Folkestone

New figures reveal where Omicron is spreading the fastest in Kent and Medway - and which district has the lowest abseil jab absorption.So far, 23 cases of the variant have been confirmed in the county, with 1...

New Years Eve attack on Skuba Bar and Folkestone Bistro has left woman scarred forever

Melissa McNally

December 11, 2021

Folkestone

A party animal left permanent scars on a woman after seeing her full in the face in a crowded bar.Jack Nicholl, 24, launched the missile at a rival at Folkestone's Skuba Bar and Bistro on New Years Eve in 201...

The Big Cat Sanctuary announces 5 open days for 2022

Melissa McNally

December 9, 2021

Folkestone

Don't miss your chance to get up close with lions, tigers, cheetahs and snow leopards. The Big Cat Sanctuary near Ashford will reopen to visitors next summer to support welfare, breeding, conservation and ...

Queues form at Port of Dover as TAP is set up and trees fall amid Storm Barra

Melissa McNally

December 7, 2021

Folkestone

Dover TAP is back in place due to heavy traffic and strong gale force winds in the harbor.There were significant queues on the coastal roadway of the A20 which was closed between junction 13 of the M20 in Fol...

Expect Power Outages Due To High Winds In These 6 Counties

Melissa McNally

December 6, 2021

Folkestone

Western New York City should experience high winds throughout your Monday, with gusts of up to around 60 mph. Local meteorologists have suggested it could snow as well, but that appears to have changed, with ...

Revealed: How High Schools Are Growing – Taking on Students Who Fail 11-Plus | Grammar schools

Melissa McNally

December 4, 2021

Folkestone

IIt's a gorgeous late fall day at Herne Bay High School in Kent, and the boys and girls in red tops are playing sports on man-made man-made pitches, but Principal Jon Boyes is looking into the distance , point...

From Saturday December 4 to Wednesday December 8

Melissa McNally

December 3, 2021

Folkestone

SATURDAY DECEMBER 4 League 1 Accrington vs. FleetwoodSunderland vs. OxfordNational league Aldershot vs. AltrinchamBarnet vs. MaidenheadBromley vs. WealdstoneDagenham vs. Grimsby Dover vs. WrexhamSolihull M...

The best road trips in Barbados

Melissa McNally

November 29, 2021

Folkestone

Picturesque highways bordering brilliant turquoise waters and a network of backcountry roads that crisscross the rural interior make Barbados a pleasure to explore on your own. With your own transport, you mig...

Tried the Folkestone Festive Market on opening day and it was a Christmas miracle

Melissa McNally

November 27, 2021

Folkestone

With the looming threat of Storm Arwen, many Christmas markets have been canceled today. Winds of up to 100 mph hit Scotland and snow even landed in Kent. But somehow Folkestone had blue skies and sunny weathe...

Snow is expected in parts of Kent as the UK braces for Storm Arwen

Melissa McNally

November 26, 2021

Folkestone

Parts of Kent could be hit by snow this weekend with Storm Arwen expected to bring freezing conditions, strong winds and showers across the UK.This is the first named storm of the season and a yellow warning ...

Smugglers branded as “murderers” after the death of many asylum seekers

Melissa McNally

November 24, 2021

Folkestone

People who embark migrants on boats to the UK in harsh weather conditions are murderers, the head of the port of Calais has said.His comments come after more than 30 asylum seekers drowned as they tried to re...

Festive Christmas market and live music in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

November 23, 2021

Folkestone

Support the locals this Christmas | Credit: Creative Folkestone Submitted to the Folkestone Herald A new craft market and musical performances in the heart of the city center are ...

Folkestone pervert avoids jail after harassing ‘girl’ to take intimate photos of herself

Melissa McNally

November 21, 2021

Folkestone

A "sneaky" pedophile has avoided prison after repeatedly harassing an undercover agent to take illegal pictures.Sean Keeler, of Folkestone, told the chat room decoy account owner to take a secret photo of her...

Tributes to hugely influential Pivotal as superstar’s father dies aged 28

Melissa McNally

November 19, 2021

Folkestone

Cheveley Park Stud has announced the passing of Pivotal, the sprint champion and sire of 32 Group 1 individual winners, at the age of 28.Bred and ridden by Cheveley Park, the son of Polar Falcon had been the s...

Sports and broadcasting pay tribute to ‘wonderful broadcaster’ after death of Folkestone-born BBC and ITV commentator Gerald Sinstadt

Melissa McNally

November 16, 2021

Folkestone

A wave of tributes from the football and broadcasting world followed the death of famous sports commentator Gerald Sinstadt.Match-of-the-day host Gary Lineker was among those who expressed their sadness follo...

Councilors’ surgeries postponed by New Romney City Council over safety concerns

Melissa McNally

November 11, 2021

Folkestone

Members of a city council have decided to cancel face-to-face meetings with residents while security measures are reviewed.The new Romney City Council (NRTC) announced that all surgeries have been postponed u...

Kent COVID: Infections decline in almost all parts of Kent as cases drop by 15%

Melissa McNally

November 10, 2021

Folkestone

COVID infection rates in Kent have dropped significantly over the past week. In just seven days, the county saw the number of infections drop by more than 15%. Only one district in Kent - Swale - has seen inf...

Dover man accused of raping woman in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

November 8, 2021

Folkestone

A man from Dover has been accused of raping a woman in Folkestone. Police were called following a report of a rape at a property on rue Tontine around 3 p.m. last Friday. A fake pistol was reportedly recovered...

The Environment Agency issues flood warnings along the Kent coast between Ramsgate, Dover and Folkestone

Melissa McNally

November 6, 2021

Folkestone

Flood warnings have been issued along the Kent coast stretching from Ramsgate to Folkestone.The Environment Agency said people should be prepared for roads near the sea and low-lying areas to flood from midda...

House prices in Folkestone, Dover and Swale: The places with the cheapest houses sold in Kent

Melissa McNally

November 4, 2021

Folkestone

There are many reasons why you would want to live in Kent. From rolling hills of lush countryside to scenic coastal beaches, there are so many beautiful places you can call home. There are also many direct tra...

Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley has said teen striker Tyler Sterling has a future with the club despite joining Hythe Town on a month-long loan

Melissa McNally

November 3, 2021

Folkestone

Boss Neil Cugley insists teenager Tyler Sterling still has a future in Folkestone - despite joining Hythe on a month-long loan.Cugley places great importance on forward Sterling, who has been through the club...

Kent Christmas Markets: The beautiful festive markets of Folkestone, Canterbury and Rochester to visit this winter

Melissa McNally

November 1, 2021

Folkestone

The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, leaves are falling from the trees, and summer has long since turned into fall, which can only mean one thing. Christmas is almost here. And while it...

Saturday Cookbook star Mark Sargeant announces he is leaving Rocksalt restaurant in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

October 31, 2021

Folkestone

Celebrity chef Mark Sargeant has announced he is leaving his Folkestone restaurant, Rocksalt. Mark cited â€œintractableâ€ disputes with his business partner as a restauran...

Underhill House: Folkestone’s spooky mansion was once dubbed England’s most haunted house

Melissa McNally

October 30, 2021

Folkestone

A new housing estate is located near where a grand manor house once stood, once known to be "England's most haunted". Nestled between Cheriton and Sandgate in Folkestone is a pretty parish with a friendly comm...

From Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2

Melissa McNally

October 29, 2021

Folkestone

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Eastern Division of Southern Counties Canterbury City vs. Tunbridge WellsSATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 League 1 Cambridge v AFC WimbledonCharlton vs. DoncasterCheltenham v Sheffield WednesdayCrew...

Milgate House: Stunning £ 5million Kent mansion linked to royalty and visited by Jane Austen in the market

Melissa McNally

October 27, 2021

Folkestone

A magnificent Kent mansion linked to the monarchs and once frequented by famous novelist Jane Austen is on the market for Â£ 5million. Milgate House is a country house in Thurnham near Maidstone, b...

COVID infection rates skyrocket above national average in 4 regions of Kent as 6,500 cases were recorded in one week

Melissa McNally

October 26, 2021

Folkestone

Coronavirus infection rates continue to skyrocket across the county, with four areas of Kent beating England's average. Dover is the only district where the spread of COVID has slowed, but the number of new ca...

COVID infection rates in Kent soar across county as Kent registers more than 6,800 cases in one week

Melissa McNally

October 25, 2021

Folkestone

COVID infection rates continue to rise in Kent, according to the latest data. Sevenoaks, which recorded 710 cases last week, remains the most infected area. It also saw the largest increase on a week-over-wee...

Kent neighborhoods where Covid cases are on the decline

Melissa McNally

October 23, 2021

Folkestone

As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the UK, a handful of Kent neighborhoods have seen a drop in the past week.The latest government figures show Kent recorded 5,950 new cases in the seven days to Oct. 1...

Towie Girls Amy Childs, Chloe Sims & Amber Turner Get Glamorous For Sexy Halloween Special

Melissa McNally

October 22, 2021

Folkestone

THE Only Way Is Essex stars wowed viewers with their spooky transformations as Amy Childs, Chloe Sims and Amber Turner filmed scenes for the upcoming special. The cast of the ITVbe show went all out with an ar...

Canterbury welcomes Little Amal, a giant puppet representing a child asylum seeker

Melissa McNally

October 21, 2021

Folkestone

Hundreds of people gathered to welcome a giant puppet representing a refugee child.Crowds have gathered in Canterbury city center this afternoon to see Little Amal - which travels 8,000 km across Europe from ...

Manager Neil Cugley proud of his players’ performance after overtime loss to Eastleigh

Melissa McNally

October 20, 2021

Folkestone

Boss Neil Cugley even admits he's not sure he saw anything like Folkestone's remarkable comeback in their fourth FA Cup qualifying replay against Eastleigh on Tuesday night.Folkestone faced him after 58 minut...

Giant ‘refugee puppet’ Little Amal due to land on UK shores on Tuesday

Melissa McNally

October 18, 2021

Folkestone

The puppet of a nine-year-old Syrian girl is due to arrive at Folkestone beach in Kent as part of a 5,000 km walk across Europe to raise awareness of the plight of refugees. Thousand...

Little Amal in Britain: the giant puppet of a Syrian girl reaches the end of her journey | Refugees

Melissa McNally

October 17, 2021

Folkestone

Little Amal's transcontinental odyssey will begin its final leg this week when a nine-year-old Syrian girl's giant puppet reaches the shores of the UK after traveling thousands of miles across Europe.The bells...

The Story of Deal’s Iconic Obsolete Timeball Ride – and What It’s Really Used For

Melissa McNally

October 16, 2021

Folkestone

Above the Deal Beach Parade stands a strange little landmark - a monument that is over 200 years old, but has been unused and obsolete for half of its lifespan. Even stranger is the fact that Dover District Co...

Kent COVID: Map of active COVID cases shows staggering infection rates in Kent

Melissa McNally

October 15, 2021

Folkestone

A map of active COVID cases in the UK has revealed incredibly high infection rates across Kent. While the UK average infection rate is 372.6 per 100,000 people, there are a number of areas in Kent that have a ...

Opening of a new Nepalese community center in Cheriton

Melissa McNally

October 14, 2021

Folkestone

Opening celebrations Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldThe Gurkha Memorial Fund helped equip the new Nepalese community center in Folkestone in the Cheriton Library building.The ...

Fee could be introduced for home Covid test kits Kent County Council public health committee said

Melissa McNally

October 12, 2021

Folkestone

The introduction of fees for home coronavirus test kits is being considered, a Kent health official has revealed.The Kent County Council (KCC) Public Health Committee was told earlier today that fees "will va...

The opening of the F51 multi-storey skate park and urban sports center in Folkestone again delayed

Melissa McNally

October 11, 2021

Folkestone

The long-awaited opening of a new skate park has been postponed yet again - this time due to a combination of Brexit and Covid.Urban sports enthusiasts eager to check out the new F51 sports center in Folkesto...

ITV the Larkins cast: where the original Darling Buds of May cast are now

Melissa McNally

October 10, 2021

Folkestone

The Larkins will air on ITV soon, once again recounting the classic take last seen on screens at The Darling Buds of May. When the original series first aired, the show was an immediate hit. In the years sinc...

Folkestone runner takes milestone in fundraising for 21st London Marathon

Melissa McNally

October 9, 2021

Folkestone

Ray Johnson men's marathon Submitted to the Folkestone Herald Folkestone runner Ray Johnson celebrates after smashing his longtime fundraising goal in this year's London Marathon....

Russell Brand Adds November Playback Show to 33 Tour

Melissa McNally

October 7, 2021

Folkestone

Photo: Jenny May Finn Russell Brand added a read date to Tour 33.The English comedian will also perform at The Hexagon on November 15, with tickets on sale at 10 a.m. on October 8. Brand is currently on...

Folkestone: Commuters to beautiful seaside London flock to settle in

Melissa McNally

October 6, 2021

Folkestone

After more than a year of working from home, most people are gradually returning to the office, resulting in a huge increase in the demand for homes in suburban cities. Estate agents have seen a massive incre...

Al Murray announces massive tour for 2021 and 2022: how to get tickets

Melissa McNally

October 6, 2021

Folkestone

Kevin fullerton October 6, 2021 The comedian will travel the country as part of his Gig For Victory tour Comic Al Murray has announced a huge tour for 2021 and 2022. Tickets for the shows go on sale at 1...

Southern Water discharges more sewage on Kent coast after torrential storms

Melissa McNally

October 5, 2021

Folkestone

Kent has seen more sewage dump into the sea off its coast after heavy rains over the past weekend (October 2-3). Southern Water, the company that serves much of the southeast, has confirmed that a number of co...

South Kent Harriers take on the London Marathon

Melissa McNally

October 5, 2021

Folkestone

Submitted for publication in the Folkestone HeraldIt was London Marathon weekend for thousands of people, including runners from the South Kent Harriers.Barbara Hunt won the club's dra...

FA Cup progress, league top and Play-Offs hopes – An update on Sheffield’s loan contingent on Wednesday

Melissa McNally

October 4, 2021

Folkestone

Grimsby beat Dover Athletic 6-0 on Saturday afternoon to take his place at the top of the table, with Hunt playing his eighth game of the season with still 90 minutes under his belt while on loan at Cleethorpe...

Viewers spot Elham and Hythe in Netflix Sex Education series

Melissa McNally

October 3, 2021

Folkestone

Looking towards the harbor arm | Credit: Karol Steele Submitted to the Folkestone Herald Immerse yourself in Sex education and take a trip to some of its locations in East Kent.W...

Striker Ade Yusuff’s goal secures spot for Folkestone in FA Cup fourth qualifying round

Melissa McNally

October 2, 2021

Folkestone

Folkestone caused an FA Cup upset against Gloucester City at 10 as Ade Yusuff scored the only goal.Yusuff scored for the top-flight Isthmian Premier side halfway through the first period against their Norther...

Firefighters rescue iguana that escaped from pub roof

Melissa McNally

October 1, 2021

Folkestone

Firefighters may be used to saving an occasional cat from a tree, but crews in Kent have recently been called upon to something more 'scaly'.Ronnie, the runaway iguana, was discovered sunbathing on the roof of...

Will ranitidine ever come back? (audio)

Melissa McNally

October 1, 2021

Folkestone

Ranitidine, a gastric antacid drug, disappeared from drugstore shelves two years ago, due to fears of contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is probably carcinogenic to humans.In this episode...

Sick ex-cop raped teenage girl and called her his ‘slave’ after treating her online as a ‘Britishbobby’ on Kik Messenger

Melissa McNally

September 30, 2021

Folkestone

A former SICK police officer repeatedly raped a teenage girl and called her his "slave" after treating her online, a court has heard. Mark Lindow targeted his victim as "British bobby" on the Kik messaging app...

Former Kent Police Officer Mark Lindow and Kurt Baker convicted of rape after vulnerable teenager treated himself on Kik

Melissa McNally

September 30, 2021

Folkestone

A perverted former Kent cop faces jail time after being convicted of sexually exploiting a vulnerable teenager.Vile Mark Lindow - known on social media as 'British Bobby50' - was convicted of rape by a jury a...

Folkestone teenager completes 52 mile hike for charity

Melissa McNally

September 29, 2021

Folkestone

Georgia hopes to follow in her brother's footsteps and join the military Submitted to the Folkestone Herald Earlier this month, Georgia Gough, of Folkestone, traveled 52 miles in ...

Folkestone claims 28-19 victory over local rivals Ashford

Melissa McNally

September 28, 2021

Folkestone

Submitted for publication in the Folkestone HeraldA superb 13-minute period for Folkestone put the game out of reach as they clinched a 28-19 victory over local rivals Ashford.The Ston...

Folkestone car thieves who filmed themselves using stolen vehicles jailed for 8 years

Melissa McNally

September 28, 2021

Folkestone

Two men who stole cars outside homes in Folkestone and Romney Marsh were jailed for a total of eight years after police found phone footage of them using the stolen vehicles.Harrison Walker and Jayden Jones-Mc...

Thousands of Kentish Bookworms take advantage of the Summer Reading Challenge

Melissa McNally

September 27, 2021

Folkestone

Some of the 6,000 children who took up the challenge Submitted by Kent County CouncilOver 12,000 children discovered nature and the environment as part of this year's Summer Readi...

Huge queues for petrol stations as BP and Sainsbury’s dry up in parts of Kent on day three of the fuel crisis

Melissa McNally

September 26, 2021

Folkestone

Worried drivers are causing huge queues at gas stations for a third day as many retailers are forced to turn off their pumps.Long lines of cars form in forecourts across the county as the fuel crisis continue...

UK migrant boat dispute has its sights set on the English Channel

Melissa McNally

September 25, 2021

Folkestone

FOLKESTONE, England - Using powerful binoculars and a telescope, three volunteers from a humanitarian watch group stood on the Kent coast, looking across the English Channel. The impending clock tower of the ...

Beautiful Christmas markets in Kent to get you in the festive mood

Melissa McNally

September 25, 2021

Folkestone

Christmas may seem far away, but one way to get yourself in the festive mood is to plan your trip to the Christmas market. Drawing inspiration from the large European markets which tend to attract thousands of...