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Thank you to those who have already donated to our 2026 fundraiser for our charity of the year, South Kent Mind Could you spare a few pounds to support this important cause? Every little helps...

We are delighted to name South Kent Mind as our charity of the year. Find out how you can help support this great cause...

Because we've been enjoying the Christmas break and trying to avoid any exertion where possible, this week's newsletter is a look back on the year...

🎄 Wishing all our readers a very merry Christmas!

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In this week's Dispatch we visit the Folkestone Rainbow Centre to hear about the winter shelter and how it helps change the lives of homeless people in our town

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In this week's newsletter we speak to the founder of Folkestone Fellas about loneliness, connection and the importance of having someone to talk to in times of trouble…

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This week's Dispatch sees us look ahead to the festive season in Folkestone. Apologies if you think November is far too early for this sort of thing!

In this week's Dispatch we speak to two of the organisers of the Folkestone Illustration Festival, which kicks off this week...

This week's Dispatch sees us track down a piece of railway history in a field outside Folkestone...

Today marks six months of the @folkestonedispatch.substack.com. Our free subscribers received a special offer to celebrate this milestone, and lots of these wonderful people have taken the plunge and paid a not insignificant amount for an annual subscription

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Ahead of next month's Budget, we are asking independent businesses in Folkestone for their views on the economic outlook for 2026 and the challenges facing traders in the town. Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/FDbusinesssurvey

In this week's Dispatch we speak to the co-founder of the Folkestone Documentary Festival - which returns to @folkestonecinema.com this week

Ahead of next month's Budget, we are asking independent businesses in Folkestone for their views on the economic outlook for 2026 and the challenges facing traders in the town. Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/FDbusinesssurvey

In this week's Dispatch we report on @fstonehythedc.bsky.social plans to tackle the rising cost of homelessness...

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In this week's Dispatch we visit Folkestone mosque ahead of this weekend's @muslimcouncil.bsky.social Visit My Mosque open day...

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In this week's Dispatch we pay a visit to a Folkestone charity doing amazing work with adults living with disabilities...

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In this week's newsletter we pay a visit to the Folkestone Community Fridge...

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In this week's Dispatch we talk to the organisers of the Folkestone Tap Takeover - three days of great craft beer being served at venues across the town

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In this week's newsletter we report on the extent of council tax arrears in Folkestone & Hythe...

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This is a remarkable piece. @rhysdgriffiths.bsky.social is doing some mightily impressive work on the @folkestonedispatch.substack.com.

In this weeks Kent Current I started talking to Dan Abnett about the various IP's that he has worked on. Starting with #DoctorWho And spoke with @rhysdgriffiths.bsky.social about the @folkestonedispatch.substack.com www.kentcurrent.news/p/the-prolif...

Napier Barracks was expected to be closed next month. Now it looks likely it could be used to house asylum seekers into next year...

Thanks for the shout-out @maximpr.bsky.social!

📚 This week's newsletter is out now, with an update on the future of Folkestone library...

Thanks Andrew!

Ahead of the new season starting on Saturday, we sat down with the @fifc.bsky.social chairman to hear about his ambitions for the club... folkestonedispatch.substack.com/p/folkestone...

In this week's Dispatch we speak to That Folkestone Artist. We suspect this interview could spark some debate...

🏳️‍🌈 In this week's newsletter we speak to Folkestone Pride about this weekend's celebrations...

This week's newsletter is out now - and in it we speak to some of the people behind the restoration of the Leas Lift...

Great to get some coverage for the Dispatch and the mission we're on to provide a new, independent source of journalism for the town. Made in Folkestone, for Folkestone

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📨 In this week's newsletter we speak to @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social about his first year in Westminster...

📨 In this week's newsletter: 🌊 Triennial artists to highlight water pollution 🚧 Revised plans for harbour redevelopment 🏳️‍🌈 Folkestone Pride organisers announce plans

In this week's newsletter: 🎸 Harp Club plans are rejected 🌹 Two Labour councillors quit party 🚗 New 20mph zone a step closer

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