Due to recent heavy rain, reduced water quality has been predicted at Sunny Sands and the surrounding area.

The annual Folkestone Sandcastle Competition will be held on Sunday 21st July at Sunny Sands beach.

This evening, Folkestone Coastguard received a report that a missing yacht had been spotted in Folkestone Harbour.

In the late afternoon, a vehicle had driven into Folkestone Harbour and become stuck in the mud.

Seals have recently been sighted on Folkestone’s beaches and surrounding waters.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council have issued a 24-hour warning that swimming is not advised at Sunny Sands beach.

There has been a recent increase in jellyfish around Folkestone’s coast, and we have had reports of numerous members of the public being stung.

The outboard engine for the Folkestone Safety Boat has been stolen.

Emergency services were called to Folkestone Harbour Arm today when a person was reported to be in the water.

On Sunday 30th July, it was discovered that the flagpole and radio mast at the Lifeguard Lookout above Sunny Sands had been vandalised and left inoperable.