Top author’s diligent research questions date of Battle of Britain
Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS By Malcolm Triggs: A top historian and author looks set to commit one million words to paper as he completes the ultimate guide to the Battle…
Dover’s Gateway welcomes new library
The doors flew open on Monday, 13 November, at Dover’s new temporary library at the Gateway, giving residents access to a range of vital services. Books, public PCs, free WiFi,…
A deadly secret in the reservoir: New Kent countryside thriller by Peter Chegwidden
Peter Chegwidden, the bestselling author of the Kent countryside murder mysteries, returns with a new gripping novel set in the scenic south east. ‘The Body in Bewl Water’ is a…
Folkestone Library campaigners showcase history and vision at exhibition
Mike Perry, the Folkestone Miniaturist (facing) adds his support Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Campaigners for the restoration and re-opening of Folkestone Library on Grace Hill held an…
Tickets available for Maidstone’s first Literary Festival
Tickets are now on sale for Maidstone’s first Literary Festival brought to the town by Maidstone Borough Council (MBC). Maidstone LitFest 2023 will run from 2-8 October in locations around…
Temporary library in Grace Hill, Folkestone to open at Shepway Youth Hub
Folkestone Library -closed Photo: Ray Duff KCC announced it acknowledges the concerns about the temporary closure of Folkestone Library and continues to explore all longer-term options to see a full…
Celebration of stories and libraries at launch of Library Tales in Folkestone
The group listens to the opening story Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A new event series called ‘Library Tales’ was launched on Sunday afternoon at the Folkestone Bookshop…
Campaigners rally to save Folkestone library
The gathering outside Grace Hill Library Photo: Ray Duff Story and photos by Ray Duff – A group of campaigners gathered outside the Grace Hill Folkestone Library on Saturday to…
Unprecedented narrative history of the Battle of Britain published
The first book in an unprecedented history of the Battle of Britain by renowned author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE has now been published. Battle of Britain – The Gathering…
Folkestone protestors still gather to fight library closure despite Coronation of King Charles III
Don’t blame the gulls sentiment has taken off Photo: Ray Duff – Words by Ray Duff – Protestors gathered outside Folkestone Library, on the day of the King’s Coronation, to…