The outboard engine for the Folkestone Safety Boat has been stolen.
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Man Rescued from Sea, 30th January 2018
Emergency services were called to Folkestone Harbour Arm today when a person was reported to be in the water.
Vandalism to Lifeguard Lookout, 30th July 2017
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.
Career Opportunity: Become a Lifeguard
Want to try something different this summer? We are now accepting volunteer lifeguards (age 16+ only), full training provided!
RNLI Rescue at Folkestone, 23rd November 2016
At around 6.00am on Wednesday 23rd November, the Coastguard and RNLI were called to a boat off the coast of Dover.
Woman Dies After Coastguard Rescue, 22nd November 2016
A 39 year old woman has died after being recovered from the sea off Folkestone by a Coastguard Rescue helicopter.
Can You Help Us?
Please help us to raise money to repair our equipment, and to be able to continue to provide valuable life saving services.
Woman Rescued from Harbour by Kent Police, 17th July 2016
Kent Police were called in the early hours of this morning to reports of a woman in the water at Folkestone Harbour.
Coast Defence Work at Coronation Parade
Coronation Parade has been closed for vital coast defence work.
Sea Gooseberries
Today we had a large number of objects wash up on Sunny Sands beach, believed to be creatures called “Sea Gooseberries”.
Pleasure Craft Speed Limit
No Restriction
Speed limit applies from 1st May to 30th September
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Watercraft must not be driven in a dangerous manner
Maximum Fine: £1,000
Dogs on Folkestone Beaches
Folkestone Tide Times
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