Unique Remembrance ceremony at Battle of Britain Memorial near Folkestone
A moving ceremony at a clifftop memorial to the Few marked the first time a unique Act of Remembrance has been held in this country. The British Torch of Remembrance…
Plans revealed for marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Ashford
Plans for how Ashford Borough Council will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and other significant anniversaries that will be taking place in 2022 have just been announced. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
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…
Dover showcases White Cliffs Country at World Travel Market
Pictured (left to right): Tom Hall, Vice-President of Experience, Lonely Planet; Deirdre Wells, Chief Executive, Visit Kent; Chris Townend, Head of Investment, Growth & Tourism, DDC Dover District Council is…
Watch out for migrants flying across East Kent
A series of events to raise awareness of the thousands of winter migratory birds that come to the Thanet coast will take place this month and throughout the winter. Two…
Giant Syrian refugee puppet greeted by crowds on Folkestone beach
Little Amal is greeted on Folkestone beach by members of Kent Refugee Action Network and others. Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff More than 2,000 people gathered…
Secret venue for Feast of Hope in Ramsgate
As the leaves turn gold and the nights draw darker, The Feast of Hope is coming to a secret venue in Ramsgate. A free Autumn dinner is happening at a…
Canterbury school plants ‘royal’ tree to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Special guests joined pupils and staff for the tree planting ceremony Photo: KCC A tree with royal connections has been planted in the grounds of a Kent school after pupils…
Dover fishing trial attracts scores of anglers at Admiralty Pier
The Port of Dover has been working closely with the Dover Sea Angling Association (DSAA) to run a carefully conducted trial fishing event which took place on the Admiralty Pier…
Arty-crafty October half term at Maidstone Museum
Head over to Maidstone Museum this October half term for arts and crafts for the kids. From Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October children from 4 to 11 years can…