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Folkestone Triennial 2025 review: environmental catastrophe—but also hope, joy and a jolly salamander

The sixth edition of the sprawling exhibition on the English coast includes sculptures, immersive installations and films by 18 artistsFolkestone · Folkestone Read Article

Affordable Homes Lost After Council Fails to Enforce Legal Planning Condition, According to Public Documents

This is a story of lost affordable housing. At the Full Council meeting on 23 July 2025, Cllr Jim Martin responded to a question from Cllr Nicola Keen about affordable housing provision at a key development site. His claim: that “nothing was lost” — no homes, no money, and no enforceable obligation. But a review of the public planning record reveals this claim does not stand up to scrutiny. The 2016 Application: £1.7 Million That Never Arrived…Folkestone · Folkestone Read Article

Folkestone Gets Ahead: St Eanswythe Statue in Radnor Park to Regain Missing Head by August

Folkestone’s most famous headless resident is finally due a reunion. After more than a year without a face, the statue of St Eanswythe at the entrance to Radnor Park is to receive a new head, councillors heard at last night’s Folkestone & Hythe District Council full council meeting. Cllr Belinda Walker – pictured – raised the issue, noting—with a touch of gallows humour—that visitors arriving for the town’s Triennial might enjoy a cup of tea i…Folkestone · Folkestone Read Article

Audit calls foul: Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £1.74 m no‑bid contracts branded a “huge own‑goal”

Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Contract Standing Orders could not be clearer: any officer who wants to buy something costing more than £10,000 without first testing the market must obtain formal sign‑off “only in advance and only in exceptional circumstances” from both the Section 151 Officer—Alan Mitchell—and the Monitoring Officer—Ewan Green—and must record the reasons in writing. Breaching that rule is a disciplinary offence, the civic…Folkestone · Folkestone Read Article

Man arrested after police use drone to track down stolen bikes

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft after police used a drone to find a collection of stolen bicycles and e-scooters.Folkestone · Folkestone See the Story

Man sustains facial injuries after challenging cyclist in Folkestone

It's been reported that the man spoke to the cyclist about riding on the pavement.Folkestone · Folkestone Read Article

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Returns for Fifth Year

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Hundreds of dancers gathered in Kent today to celebrate Kate Bush.Folkestone · Folkestone See the Story

Folkestone & Hythe District Council Leaves £30m Unspent While Services Decline

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More Contract & Financial Irregularities At Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Folkestone Triennial 2025 review: environmental catastrophe—but also hope, joy and a jolly salamander

Affordable Homes Lost After Council Fails to Enforce Legal Planning Condition, According to Public Documents

Folkestone Gets Ahead: St Eanswythe Statue in Radnor Park to Regain Missing Head by August

Audit calls foul: Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £1.74 m no‑bid contracts branded a “huge own‑goal”

Man arrested after police use drone to track down stolen bikes

Man sustains facial injuries after challenging cyclist in Folkestone

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Returns for Fifth Year

Folkestone & Hythe District Council Leaves £30m Unspent While Services Decline

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Folkestone Triennial 2025 review: environmental catastrophe—but also hope, joy and a jolly salamander

Affordable Homes Lost After Council Fails to Enforce Legal Planning Condition, According to Public Documents

Folkestone Gets Ahead: St Eanswythe Statue in Radnor Park to Regain Missing Head by August

Audit calls foul: Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £1.74 m no‑bid contracts branded a “huge own‑goal”

Man arrested after police use drone to track down stolen bikes

Man sustains facial injuries after challenging cyclist in Folkestone

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Returns for Fifth Year

Folkestone & Hythe District Council Leaves £30m Unspent While Services Decline

Audit calls foul: Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £1.74 m no‑bid contracts branded a “huge own‑goal”

Audit calls foul: Folkestone & Hythe Council’s £1.74 m no‑bid contracts branded a “huge own‑goal”