Folkestone Protest Highlights Gaza Crisis for Third Time
Heartfelt banner messages near the seafront – Photo and words by Ray Duff A third protest was held in Folkestone on Friday evening to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis…
Protesters Gather in Folkestone to Highlight Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Gaza Demo in Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – More than 100 people gathered near Folkestone Harbour on Friday evening, 1 August 2025 for a…
Voices in Folkestone Join National Call to End Gaza Starvation
The Honk for Gaza and flags on display Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: Around fifty residents, spanning all generations, met near Folkestone Harbour on Thursday evening, 24 July, in…
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) Lead Hundreds in Seabrook Protest Against Sewage Pollution
Dave Jacobs (centre left), of Dymchurch Dippers addresses the gathering Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff, Hundreds of protesters, organized by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS), gathered near…
Medway Council Leader speaks out over unacceptable behaviour and disorder
Kent Police Medway Council Leader Vince Maple has spoken out following incidents of disorder around the country. In a statement issued on Wednesday 7 August, Cllr Maple said: “In recent…
Arrests in Chatham after scuffles at demonstration
Extra police officers were on patrol this evening (Wednesday 7 August 2024) but Kent Police have reported just five arrests in Chatham after a small number of scuffles during the…
Kent Police says it’s ready to respond to protests and disorder across the county
Kent Police is reassuring the public it is aware of the potential for protests at locations in the county today (Wednesday 7 August) and will be ready to respond swiftly…
Canterbury council leader writes to Rishi Sunak demanding water companies pay heavier fines for dumping sewage in sea
It is time to hit water company shareholders in their pockets with much heavier fines for dumping sewage in our seas is the clear message from the Leader from the…
Residents rally against rail and bus service cuts in Folkestone
The demonstration assembles outside Folkestone Central Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A protest against the planned closure of rail ticket offices and the reduction of bus routes took…
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…