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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 £ 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...

Channel Tunnel drug dealer Vladimir Mrdak jailed after £ 3million of cocaine seized in France as truck driver headed for Folkestone

Melissa McNally

September 24, 2021

Folkestone

A truck driver who tried to smuggle £ 3million worth of cocaine has been jailed after being arrested in the Channel Tunnel.Vladimir Mrdak was arrested by officers at the Coquelles terminal in Fra...

Folkestone advisers agree to terms and conditions for turning old Debenhams into a medical center

Melissa McNally

September 24, 2021

Folkestone

Plans to create a multi-million pound health center in Folkestone's former Debenhams will prevent it from becoming a 'great white elephant' in the city center, it has been claimed.A proposal to turn part of t...

Strict Judge Craig Revel Horwood Announces First Solo Tour

Melissa McNally

September 23, 2021

Folkestone

bang showbiz September 23, 2021 Craig Revel Horwood "Strictly Come Dancing" judge Craig Revel Horwood has announced his first solo tour and will be heading to the UK next year Craig Revel Horwood embarks...

Damian Collins: Folkestone column for the week ending September 24

Melissa McNally

September 23, 2021

Folkestone

Written by the MP for Folkestone and Hythe, KentLast Friday I visited Lydd Airport to meet David Hainsworth, the Managing Director, and members of his operations team. The airport has...

Push back to stop asylum seekers’ boats to be used only in limited cases

Melissa McNally

September 22, 2021

Folkestone

According to an Interior Ministry official, only a "small proportion" of boats carrying asylum seekers across the Channel could be legally returned to France using controversial push-back tactics.The departme...

Protest songs aim to improve Folkestone for people with disabilities

Melissa McNally

September 22, 2021

Folkestone

Touchbase members donate The People's Report to Councilor Laura Davison Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldProtest songs help explain what Folkestone looks like to people with disa...

Tony Hadley announces concerts for the Orchestra’s 40th anniversary

Melissa McNally

September 21, 2021

Folkestone

bang showbiz September 21, 2021 Tony Hadley's orchestral concerts Former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley added four orchestral concerts to his 40th anniversary tour Tony Hadley has added four orchestral ...

Worth the wait as longtime Folkestone Invicta forward ponders record-breaking feat

Melissa McNally

September 20, 2021

Folkestone

Ian Draycott. Image credit: Steve Ball Prolific in his early days, Ian Draycott admits he had to wait awhile to equal Folkestone Invicta's all-time scoring record, but he thinks ...

BFI Film Academy offers exceptional opportunity for young filmmakers in Kent

Melissa McNally

September 20, 2021

Folkestone

The start of a great career in cinema Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldIf you are between 16 and 19 years old, passionate about cinema and want a career in the film industry, the...

‘Everything They Need’: Saratoga Seniors’ New Program Helps Make Important Decisions

Melissa McNally

September 19, 2021

Folkestone

Cheryl Condos doesn't hesitate to live alone. She has been doing this for almost 30 years. Before moving to Saratoga Springs over ten years ago, she was on a month-long trip to England when the British gove...

Priti Patel faces court as asylum seekers remained in barracks in Covid hell

Melissa McNally

September 18, 2021

Folkestone

Home Secretary Priti Patel is on trial over plans to keep asylum seekers in grim barracks for another four years. Some 285 migrants sleep 14 in a dormitory at Napier Barracks in Folkestone, Kent, where Covid ...

Calls to independent financial regulator after Derby call to administrators

Melissa McNally

September 18, 2021

Folkestone

Damian Collins called for the creation of an independent financial regulator after Derby County announced it hadfiled a notice of appointment of directors.The Folkestone and Hythe MP said it was "sad" to see t...

Jack Nixon bounces back to win seventh round of Junior Superstock

Melissa McNally

September 17, 2021

Folkestone

Jack Nixon in the seventh round of the Junior Superstock at Snetterton. PHOTO: Camipix Submitted for publication in the Folkestone HeraldJack Nixon bounced back from a retirement...

From Saturday September 18 to Wednesday September 22

Melissa McNally

September 17, 2021

Folkestone

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 League 1 Accrington vs. WiganAFC Wimbledon v PlymouthBolton vs. Rotherham Cheltenham vs. OxfordCrewe vs. BurtonDoncaster vs. MorecambeFleetwood vs. SunderlandGillingham vs. MK DonsLincol...

Resumption of garden waste collections for subscribers in the Folkestone and Hythe districts

Melissa McNally

September 16, 2021

Folkestone

The collection of garden waste in a neighborhood will resume after the responsible company has recruited new truck drivers.Households in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh learned in July that brown trash can...

UK coastal towns face growing migration crisis as governments struggle to adapt

Melissa McNally

September 15, 2021

Folkestone

The migrants are rescued from the Channel by British border forces in Dover, England on September 12. PETER NICHOLLS / Reuters John Tart spent most of his 71 years fishing and managing a lighthouse alo...

Kent COVID: Cases drop across county ahead of COVID winter plan announced

Melissa McNally

September 14, 2021

Folkestone

Cases are on the rise in two parts of Kent ahead of Boris Johnson's unveiling of the COVID winter plan. However, the general picture across the county shows that new cases are on the decline. This includes hot...

Longtime Folkestone Invicta manager Neil Cugley says the club have been in the best position for decades

Melissa McNally

September 8, 2021

Folkestone

Boss Neil Cugley believes Folkestone has been in the best position the club has been in for decades.Cugley's men are once again flying high towards the top of the Isthmian Prime Minister and entered the secon...

Former Invicta FM host Jeremy Kyle breaks silence on battle for mental health after ITV is cut after guest dies

Melissa McNally

September 4, 2021

Folkestone

Jeremy Kyle spoke about the personal impact of losing his daytime TV show and said he felt "completely alone" and "scapegoat" following its cancellation.The conflicted talk show host - who was once part of Ke...

Part of the A2 near Brenley Corner is set to close for the entire weekend

Melissa McNally

September 1, 2021

Folkestone

The A2 between Brenley Corner and Canterbury will be closed for road works for seven consecutive weekends starting this month. The causeway will be closed in the easterly and westerly direction on various dat...

Rotary clubs host a fun day for young caregivers in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

August 25, 2021

Folkestone

Fun in the sun for young caregivers Submitted to the Folkestone Herald Four South Coast Rotary clubs have joined forces to host an afternoon of fun and games at the XIXth Hole clu...

France warns of potential guns on ships

Melissa McNally

August 22, 2021

Folkestone

Migrants suspected of smuggling weapons on boats heading for the south coast triggered a major security alert in the English Channel over the weekend.Amid a record number of arrivals on Saturday, the French al...

The 10 “worst” hotels in Kent according to TripAdvisor

Melissa McNally

August 22, 2021

Folkestone

There are some great places to stay in Kent, from bustling towns to relaxing beaches, the county has its fair share of great stays. Kent is consistently crowned a favorite holiday destination - whether for...

Plans emerge for a new Roman villa-themed adventure park at East Cliff in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

August 22, 2021

Folkestone

Exciting plans to create a new attraction for visitors with a Roman fort themed playground, a coastal view cafe and adventure golf have emerged.The project is aimed at the East Cliff area in Folkestone, off W...

Hythe Town keep squad intact for new season as duo snub offers to double your money

Melissa McNally

August 11, 2021

Folkestone

Steve Watt was boosted by the loyalty of Hythe players on the eve of the new season.Two members of his team - a midfielder and a striker - were offered a lot of money by Isthmian rivals from the southeast.Hyt...

Help solve the mystery of Folkestone’s missing sword

Melissa McNally

August 9, 2021

Folkestone

Sketch of the Bronze Age Sword (after JD Cowen in the Cantiana Archeology) Written by Dr Alison MooreThe Folkestone Museum is hoping residents can help solve an archaeological mys...

Call after money and Pokemon Darkness Ablaze cards allegedly taken during Folkestone robbery

Melissa McNally

August 6, 2021

Folkestone

Police have released photos of a man with a distinctive tattoo whom they would like to talk to following a theft in which expensive Pokémon cards were taken.Officers say a man, wearing a mask and...

When to see the Red Arrows fly over Norfolk, August 2021

Melissa McNally

August 6, 2021

Folkestone

The Red Arrows are expected to fly over Norfolk this weekend as part of a military air show. The RAF exhibit is part of this year's Folkestone Air Show starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday 8 August and the Red Arrow...

MasterChef: The roller coaster relationship between Gregg Wallace and John Torode

Melissa McNally

August 3, 2021

Folkestone

There's Ant and Dec, there's Laurel and Hardy, and there's Gregg Wallace and John Torode. MasterChef's double act may not quite deserve their names mentioned in the same breath as the greatest TV duos of all t...

Damaging inspections reveal ‘inadequate’ facilities for asylum seekers in Dover and Folkestone

Melissa McNally

July 23, 2021

Folkestone

A report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons at three Kent refugee settlements provided further insight into the nature of the asylum system on the Kent coast. The report, released in September 2020, received li...

Plans for phase two of Folkestone seafront development revealed during consultation

Melissa McNally

July 23, 2021

Folkestone

Plans are underway for the second phase of the ambitious development of Folkestone seafront.Public and virtual consultations will take place on the next stage of the multi-million pound coastal program.Work c...

Former Folkestone schoolboy is 1,000th person to #GrabAJab at Covid vaccine pop-up at 149th Sandwich Open

Melissa McNally

July 21, 2021

Folkestone

A total of 1,635 people took the opportunity to #GrabAJab at the Covid-19 pop-up vaccination center during the Open at Royal St George's in Sandwich.Thanet Saga's vaccination team has set up near the entrance...

Plea for the linesman made to trample on Maidstone United after a match official was prevented from going to the match by flooding on the train line

Melissa McNally

July 20, 2021

Folkestone

When flooding prevented a linesman from attending a football match tonight, fans were urged to step in.A call must have been made to the crowd ahead of tonight's Under-23 game at Maidstone United after the of...

Kent COVID cases double in Dartford and Tonbridge as new infections increase

Melissa McNally

July 20, 2021

Folkestone

COVID infection rates continued to rise in Kent after all restrictions were lifted yesterday (July 19). Although some companies have their own rules on mask wearing and social distancing, the government has re...

Asylum seekers disembarked on Kingsdown Beach near Deal

Melissa McNally

July 19, 2021

Folkestone

Stunned bathers found asylum seekers landing on a beach in front of them.About 30 people are estimated to have arrived in a dinghy at Kingsdown around 11 a.m. today.Asylum seekers disembarking at KingsdownA...

Otterpool Tale workshops return for summer vacation

Melissa McNally

July 19, 2021

Folkestone

Have fun in a workshop at Westenhanger Castle Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldThis summer, Strange Cargo will be hosting family workshops to help people understand the history...

The Dover Patrol Memorial Event will always take place

Melissa McNally

July 18, 2021

Folkestone

The Memorial at Leathercote Point | Credit: Nilfanion / Wikimedia Commons Submitted to Dover Express100 years ago this month, hundreds watched the Prince of Wales - later King ...

La Follia: The “superb” restaurant in Tunbridge Wells that Judge Masterchef Gregg Wallace adores

Melissa McNally

July 17, 2021

Folkestone

Kent is home to a number of Michelin starred and critically acclaimed restaurants. Those who enjoy fine dining have many options when it comes to dining in the county. We all love to be impressed when we eat...

Kent COVID cases on the rise across county, including Gravesham, Sevenoaks and Maidstone and more

Melissa McNally

July 16, 2021

Folkestone

Coronavirus infections continue to increase at a rapid rate in Kent. As we move closer to the July 19 reopening date, the rise in infections shows little sign of slowing down. Gravesham is Kent's new COVID ...

James Morrison announces Greatest Hits UK tour for Spring 2022

Melissa McNally

July 15, 2021

Folkestone

Photo: Jackson Ducasse James Morrison announced his Greatest Hits Tour for spring 2022.The singer-songwriter hosted 22 concerts between March 10 and April 10, starting in Southend and culminating ...

Dover Rowing Club returns to competition with two wins at Folkestone

Melissa McNally

July 14, 2021

Folkestone

Sebastian Steele, James Hale, Sam Pile and Jasper Mallet with the Men's Novice Fours trophy and race to victory with Cox Emma Oliver. Submitted for publication in the Dover Expr...

Investigation after woman allegedly raped by man in Folkestone

Melissa McNally

July 12, 2021

Folkestone

Police are looking for witnesses after a woman was allegedly raped in Folkestone. The victim told police she was approached by a man in Harbor Way around 1 a.m. on Monday July 5 and was subsequently raped by...

The ‘Bee Kind’ signs dotted around Folkestone and Hythe and what they are for

Melissa McNally

July 11, 2021

Folkestone

Folkestone & Hythe District Council has launched an environmental campaign to protect pollinators. “Bee Kind” signs were placed in areas where grass was allowed to gro...

Poignant tribute to the few atop Folkestone Cliff despite restrictions

Melissa McNally

July 10, 2021

Folkestone

The small private event in Capel-le-Ferne Submitted to the Folkestone HeraldThe muffled sounds of a Spitfire and a hurricane overhead gave a poignant touch to this year's Memori...

Scott Lindsey says Southern Counties East title fight isn’t just about Chatham Town and Sheppey United

Melissa McNally

July 9, 2021

Folkestone

Scott Lindsey rejected suggestions that the Southern Eastern Counties would be a two-horse race between Chatham and Sheppey.There was nothing between them in the recent post-lockdown friendly tournament wit...