Beachgoers have been urged to steer clear of a storm-damaged structure after visitors were spotted climbing on it and taking ...

A tourist hotspot, recently named the third best pier in the country, has celebrated its traders recording their busiest days ...

The Japanese ambassador to the UK posed with a giant seagull statue during a visit to a coastal town in Kent. Hiroshi Suzuki, who has been the ambassador since September 2024, joined visitors in ...

A stencil mural by the street artist Banksy has appeared on a wall in Folkestone, England, the BBC reported. The piece depicts an elderly woman staring at an empty plinth whilst listening to an audio ...

As we swing into Spring, many Londoners might be thinking of taking a break from the city and heading for the coast. If you’re not feeling Brighton or Bournemouth and want to go somewhere a little ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The transformation of The Grand, Folkestone’s historic hotel (first opened in 1903,) into an ambitious new music and contemporary ...

The UK has many charming towns - including this one, once thought to be a 'prestigious' holiday destination for French tourists. Folkestone in Kent is a town full of buzz and atmosphere, located in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A street festival designed for teenagers is being piloted in Folkestone. The Folke About Town pop-up will feature free skateboarding sessions, bike repairs as well as screen printing, zines and a ...

Striker Jake Hutchinson has his sights set on facing one club in particular ahead of Folkestone’s first-ever National League ...

Folkestone Songwriting Festival returns in late January–February 2026 with a rich and inspiring programme of standalone masterclasses, community projects and live events, celebrating songwriting as ...