Council urging families in Kent to claim Christmas food vouchers
Families in Kent with children who receive benefit-related free school meals will once again be given food vouchers by Kent County Council to help them over the Christmas break. Those…
Ashford council helping residents with Cost of Living Crisis
Published: 21/10/2022 The cost of living crisis is affecting so many so Ashford Borough Council would like to hear how it might be able to help you and your family.…
Dover Tory MP calls on Government for ‘Order at the Border’
Last Tuesday, 11 October, Dover and Deal Conservative MP, Natalie Elphicke spoke in Parliament to call for the strengthening of border controls for people and goods at the Port of…
Pair charged over food theft spree at restaurant, pub and supermarket
Two people have been charged with a series offences in Meopham. Kent Police received reports that on Saturday 24 September 2022, a man and a woman left a restaurant in…
EU funding helps Folkestone school community garden
CFL co-directors Charmaine Jacobs (left) and Kate Clement are pictured at the garden with volunteers from Napier Barracks Ground-breaking work at a community garden is continuing apace thanks to new…
‘Eat Well Spend Less’ roadshows taking place across Kent
Districts across east Kent are working together to host a series of roadshows this summer which focus on providing expert advice on looking after yourself and your bank balance. The…
Eat Well Spend Less Roadshows in Ashford and across East Kent
Districts across East Kent are working together to host a series of roadshows during July, August and September. The roadshows will focus on providing targeted help and advice for local…
‘Essentials’ grant of £400,000 to continue support for Dover, Deal and Sandwich families
Dover District Council is welcoming news that it has received a grant of over £400k to continue to help households in the district – after receiving the local allocation of…
Artisan market springs up in Folkestone at weekend
A new seasonal market featuring live music and local traders is coming to Guildhall Street in Folkestone town centre on Saturday 26 March. The artisan market from 10am until 3pm…
Folkestone small businesses given helping hand by council with EU funding
Hannah O’Toole is pictured outside her EU funded business, The Little Greek Bus thanks to FCW From dishes to design and washing to wheels, businesses across the district are flourishing…