Wye30 Jun 2025Voters reflect on impact of new Labour governmentThe level of satisfaction in Ashford and Folkestone appears to be very much policy dependent. 30 Jun 202516 Sep 2024Historic signal box dismantled for relocationThe 130-year-old signal box was due to be demolished but will now start a new life in Cornwall.16 Sep 202413 Mar 2024Tolkien's 'touching' letter to Hobbit fan for saleThe Lord of the Rings writer wrote to an eight-year-old reader over Christmas 1961.13 Mar 202413 Mar 2024Tolkien's letter to young fan to be auctioned Christopher Howard, from Wye, is set to auction the letter he received from the author in 1961.13 Mar 202422 Aug 2023Tourism boost as thousands use cycle route mapCycling UK says a map of Cantii way has been downloaded more than 5,000 times since it opened.22 Aug 202327 Jul 2023Plans for new winery given council approvalKent-based wine producer Chapel Down has secured permission for the £32million development.27 Jul 202326 May 2022New long-distance cycle route unveiled in KentThe 145-mile trail passes through Canterbury, Whitstable, Folkestone and Dover.26 May 20226 Oct 2021Police officer sentenced over child abuse imagesThomas Blant was handed a suspended sentence after 21 images were found on his laptop and phone.6 Oct 2021
