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…
Over 74 face criminal charges over public protests in Dover and on M25
A total of 74 people are due to appear in court to face criminal charges following protests in Kent. The incidents took place on the M25 and on roads near…
‘Reclaim Ashford Streets’ march on Sunday to help women feel safer
Bishop Rose to speak at the event Photo: Diocese of Canterbury An event is taking place this Sunday (6 March at 5.30pm) aimed at raising awareness over women’s safety. A…
Protesters call for MP to withdraw support for ‘protest bill’ outside Folkestone Tory Office
Protestors gathered outside Damian Collins MP’s Folkestone office on Tuesday to oppose the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which is currently being heard in the House of Lords. Authoritarianism…
Demonstrators converge on Folkestone for day of climate action
One of a series of speakers at the gathering Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff Scores of climate activists descended on Folkestone town centre on Saturday as…