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…
Counter Terrorism Police continue to assist Gillingham cops after serious assault on soldier in uniform
‘We are keeping an open mind as to the motivation behind this incident’ – Acting Chief Superintendent Richard Woolley of Kent Police … Gillingham residents will continue to notice an…
Folkestone commemorates Canadian WW1 soldiers who died and are buried at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery
Mayor Photo: Steve Wood The annual Canada Day Service in Folkestone which commemorates the 305 Canadian soldiers who died during WWI and are buried in the Shorncliffe Military Cemetery took…
Dover Flying the Flag for Armed Forces Day
To mark the start of Armed Forces Week, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 24 June at 10.15am at the Dover Town…
Makeover transforms clifftop Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne
The team who took part in the makeover Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A clifftop tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain has received a remarkable makeover thanks…