I hope you’ve had an excellent Christmas and the chance to enjoy one of the many local events on Boxing Day. From sporting occasions like the Hythe Town versus Folkestone Invicta football match, the Saltwood Boxing Day run and the East Kent hunt meeting in Elham; to events that raise money for good causes like [...]

We know that sport can change lives, and particularly by inspiring young people. Whilst sporting activity is good for all who enjoy it there is growing evidence that it can make a big difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, and those who might have had problems at school or with the law. On [...]

On Friday evening last week I joined the Kent Police response team for their late evening patrol in Folkestone, between 9pm and midnight. The team are the first respond to emergencies and also have the responsibility of policing the town centre and harbour area. Fortunately, whilst I was with them, it was a relatively quiet [...]