Folkestone Sign
Fireworks

Fireworks over Folkestone & Hythe

At the online Folkestone and Hythe District Council (F&HDC) meeting tonight (21 October), Lib Dems Tim Prater and Gary Fuller successfully moved a motion on fireworks that recevied wide cross-Party backing.

21 Oct 2020
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Lump of coal

Folkestone Town Mayor’s Christmas Fund

Since 1974, applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply for the Town Mayor of Folkestone's Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter expenses. Prior to 1974 this was known as the Mayor's Coal Fund and gifts of coal were distributed to those eligible.

13 Oct 2020
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Black Men Are Good: Black History Month Folkestone 2020 programme cover

Black History Month 2020

  "In a society where skin colour can be seen as a signifier of value, Black History Month provides an annual opportunity to...

5 Oct 2020
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Tim Prater in front of Sandgate Library and Parish Council Office

Sandgate Library Re-opens for Browsing

Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to announce that Sandgate Library is now open for browsing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9.30-12.00, and that we will also continue to run the Click and Collect Service.

28 Sep 2020
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National News

Donald Trump - (Gage Skidmore - CC BY-SA 2.0)
International Affairs

Trump and the Wider World

The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.

CM
15 Mar 2026
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Child looks at a phone. Next to the child are age-rating symbols: U, 13+, 16, 18
Children & Families

A digital world fit for the next generation

For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.

VC
15 Mar 2026
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Larry Ngan and Lib Dem Campaigners on The Leas, Folkestone

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