The latest unemployment figures show that more people are finding work in our area and across the country. Over the last year the overall rate of unemployment in the Folkestone and Hythe constituency fell by 2.6% and the rate for the young unemployed (18 to 24 year olds) has fallen by just under 13%. Nationally […]
For centuries fishermen have braved the elements to bring in their catch from the waters along our coast. In addition to this sea fishing is a popular local sport and pastime which attracts visitors to our area. The local businesses selling wet fish straight from the sea where it was caught, like Folkestone Trawlers, Griggs […]
It is three years since Shepway Council approved the planning application for the controlled expansion of Lydd Airport and it’s time for us to know where we stand. Following that decision we have had a planning inquiry and have been waiting over the last year for the final decision to be made by the Secretaries […]