Folkestone Remembers the Few: A Solemn Anniversary
The Mayor of Folkestone & Chair of District Council after laying their wreaths Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Folkestone marked the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain…
Spitfires and Hurricane Set to Soar Over Capel-le-Ferne Memorial This Friday
Spitfire over Kent – Photo: Malcolm Triggs/Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Get ready to look to the skies this Friday! The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will perform a spectacular…
Folkestone Skanks and Skabours into 15th Year!
Junior Toots & The Fyah Squad Band give the scooter ride-out a rousing send off Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Folkestone was stomping to the beat as hundreds…
“In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Bishop of Dover’s Message: ‘Peace, Compassion, and Unity’
Bishop Rose Photo Courtesy Diocese of Canterbury The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, is calling on communities to come together and strive for peace and harmony ahead…
Dive Into History for Free: Folkestone’s Heritage Open Days are Here!
Library image: Stelling Minnis Windmill – SCOPIX By Ray Duff: Get ready to explore the incredible history right on your doorstep. This September, the Heritage Open Days 2025 are returning…
Folkestone Waves Goodbye to the ‘Coat of Hopes’ on Its Journey of Unity
Museum Curator Coralie Clover dons the Coat as it leaves Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff After a three-month stay, the magnificent ‘Coat of Hopes’, a huge, multi-patched quilted…
Sunshine, Smiles, and Double Treats: Alkham Fete Defies Forecasts for a Day of Village Fun!
The Alkham Village Green flooding in December 2023 The grey skies threatened, but the spirit of Alkham shone brighter! On July 19th, the annual Alkham Fete burst to life on…
Free Outdoor Yoga in Victoria Park, Ashford!
Ashford residents, get ready to stretch and de-stress! Free weekly yoga classes are now happening every Sunday morning at Victoria Park. These popular sessions are already drawing over 100 people…
Folkestone Prepares for Annual Town Sunday Service and Historic Mayoral Naming
The historic Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe will once again host Folkestone’s annual Town Sunday Service on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 10:30am. The event is a…
Dover Explodes With Maritime Mayhem as Royal Navy Invades For Biggest Regatta Yet!
Get ready for an absolute tidal wave of excitement as the Port of Dover Regatta storms back into action on Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th! From 10 AM…