Andrew Folkes had to overcome countless obstacles, among them being locked up for more gang-affiliated activities on six occasions, homelessness, debt and suicidal ideation.

Source: https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20230413/ex-gangster-opens-about-power-pain

Daily Mail Australia has seen a letter signed by 14 local owner residents who have expressed their concerns to the council, and who have supported a change.org petition to have Mr Folkes' holiday park licence not renewed when it expires in August.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11959029/From-Aussie-paradise-shanty-town-beach-village-Little-Arrawarra-overrun.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Local maritime historian Patrikc Folkes and marine archaeologist Scarlett Janusas were enlisted to help identify the ship, and based on their research – alongside the team’s film and measurements of the vessel – they believe it is the Africa.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/26/mysterious-128-year-old-shipwreck-found-in-underwater-alien-search-19724113/

Tom Black and Sam Folkes were on target as Brimscombe & Thrupp beat Hereford Lads Club 2-0, while Cinderford Town were 3-2 winners at Wantage Town.

Source: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football-round-ups-southern-hellenic-8943500