Library image Residents of four roads in Margate were forced to evacuate their homes this evening after police received a report of suspicious items inside a property. Kent Police were…
On Sunday 12th October at 9.15am to 10.45am a ceremonial event and parade will take place for The First Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles’ to exercise its Freedom of the Town,…
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the First Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles will parade through the streets of Folkestone to exercise their Freedom of the Town. This special honour was…
The Mayor of Folkestone & Chair of District Council after laying their wreaths Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Folkestone marked the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain…
Library image – Shorncliffe – Every year, as Canada Day approaches, the community of Folkestone comes together for a poignant service to remember and honor the 305 Canadian soldiers who…
On Monday, July 1, 2025, at 1130 hours, the hallowed ground of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery will once again bear witness to a profound act of remembrance. The annual Canada Day…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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