Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day 2025 in Dover and Sandwich
Library image – Unsplash To mark the start of Armed Forces Week this year, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 23 June…
Stepping aside but staying on board at Battle of Britain Memorial Trust!
Patrick Tootle with his wife Janet Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial Trust By Malcolm Triggs – The long-standing Honorary Secretary of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, Group Captain Patrick…
Folkestone honours the fallen with THREE Remembrance Services
Photo: Mark Hourahane Folkestone paid tribute to those lost in war with three poignant Remembrance Services held throughout November. The first service, a solemn dedication of the Garden of Remembrance,…
Kent Police adopts the ‘Forcer Protocol’ to protect missing Veterans
Launch event featuring Deputy Chief Officer Ian Drysdale, Claire Lilly and Chief Inspector Gary Woodwood Photo: Kent Police Kent Police has officially adopted The Forcer Protocol, a tool designed to…
Nepalese officers honour Gurkha legacy at Folkestone ceremony
Kent Police officers joined a commemorative ceremony on Sunday, October 6th, to honour the over two-century-long service of Gurkha soldiers to the British Army. The event was held at the…
Folkestone Remembers in 2024
Library image Each year during November, Folkestone remembers those who lost their lives in War with a series of Civic events SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2.00pm Dedication of the Garden of…
Arrest made following discovery of suspicious package in Folkestone
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a suspicious package found in Radnor Park West, Folkestone. Kent Police responded to the scene at 7:44 AM on Wednesday, 18…
Youngsters delight in Police vehicle exploration at Gillingham barracks
Library image It was a day of excitement and discovery for young children at Brompton Barracks in Gillingham, where they got the chance to hop inside a real police vehicle!…
East Kent Hospitals’ commitment to Armed Services recognised
East Kent Hospitals has been accredited as Veteran Aware, formally recognising the Trust’s commitment to the armed forces community. The accreditation was confirmed by the national Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance…
Rochester man appears in court charged over attempted murder of soldier in Gillingham
Next appearance at Maidstone Crown Court Magistrates in Medway have remanded a man in custody following the serious assault of a soldier in Gillingham. A 24-year-old from Rochester, appeared at…