Angry protest over Folkestone Library closure
Many protesters gathered outside the now closed library Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff… Following the shock news from Kent County Council of the proposed closure of the main library…
Folkestone vigil for murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey
People of all ages lit candles – Photo: Ray Duff – Words and pictures by Ray Duff – Mourners gathered at the end of the Stade, Folkestone on Friday evening…
‘Reclaim these Streets’ march in Ashford celebrates International Women’s Day
An event to celebrate International Women’s Day is taking place on Sunday 5 March aimed at raising awareness over women’s safety. A ‘Reclaim these Streets’ march will start off in…
Remembering the million plus anti Iraq War demo 20 years ago today
Ray Duff at Trafalgar Square on the day By Ray Duff – Today, Wednesday, 15 February, marks the twentieth anniversary of the largest ever demonstration to take place in Britain.…
Suspected activists arrested after M25 car search uncovers climbing equipment and banners
Five people have been arrested after a suspicious vehicle was stopped on the M25 in Westerham. Officers on patrol searched the car and seized climbing equipment including harnesses, D-locks and…
Man and woman in 70s held by police after Kent M25 gantry protests
Library image A man and a woman were arrested by Kent Police officers following protests on motorway gantries over the M25. Officers were called to junction 4 on Wednesday 9…
Two men charged over Dartford Crossing disruption
Image: Essex Police Two men have been charged in connection with disruption on the Dartford Crossing. Morgan Trowland, 39, from Islington and Marcus Decker, 33, of no fixed address have…
Naked Bike Ride returns to Folkestone
The 8th World Naked Bike Ride in Folkestone is setting off on Saturday 30 July 2022 after a break due to the Covid pandemic. There has been a resurgence of…
Fantastical beasts of the Maison Dieu in Dover
Be inspired by the 800-year-old art and architecture of the Maison Dieu, and then shape your own fantastical beasts in clay at the nearby Biggin Hall with hand-building, throwing, Raku-firing…
Seize the Ships! chants at protest against P&O sackings in Dover
Labour’s John McDonal, left listens to a Union speaker Photo: Ray Duff Words and photos by Ray Duff The first of what may be many protests over the sudden announcement…