Folkestone’s Fish Market Museum welcomes back Fisherman’s Friends
The Back Street rail arch with portraits of former local fisherfolk and Museum entrance Photo: Ray Duff Story by Ray Duff – One of Folkestone’s ‘hidden historical gems’, the Fishing…
A tale of love and tragedy in Kent author’s latest book
Isle of Sheppey author, Peter Cheghwidden’s latest book, goes back to his roots drawing on personal and family memories of his time growing up in South Woodford and the surrounding…
17th-century Jacobean Manor building in Ashford undergoes stunning restaurant transformation
Hollaway Studio, the award-winning London and Kent-based practice, has used sympathetic and considered design to transform the restaurant of the newly opened Grade II listed Boys Hall in Ashford, Kent.…
Truth stranger than fiction for Folkestone author Mark
Author, Mark Stibbe By Francesca Baker In a love letter to books and mothers, life meets art as a Kent author completes his novel about finding a mother, just as…
80th Anniversary of the 1943 Bombing Raid on Ashford
The Mayor of Ashford, Councillor Jenny Webb is inviting people in the town to join her on Friday 24 March 2023, in marking the 80th anniversary of one of Kent’s…
TV star joins with RNLI to warn of cold water swimming dangers
TV star and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin – Photo: RNLI – Former BBC Breakfast presenter and keen open water swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed up with the Royal…
One year on and Ukrainians reflect on time living in Dover
Olga and Olesia outside the Ukrainian hub at the Sunshine Cafe in Dover One year on since the atrocities began in Ukraine and families from the war-torn country have spoken…
Essential Rules to Keep Your Landlord Happy
If you have just moved out of your parent’s house and rented an apartment for the first time, you should know some essential rules to have a good relationship with…
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.…
‘History of Bobbys store’ book records Folkestone’s retail heydays
The Bobbys to Folca book front cover Photo: Ray Duff… Words and pictures by Ray Duff… Hundreds of people visited Folkestone Museum, prior to Christmas, for the launch event of…