‘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…
Colonies of rats in Kent woodland attracted by Halloween pumpkin dumpers
Pumpkin dumping in Sea Wood / Woodland Trust With Halloween looming the Woodland Trust has issued an urgent plea to witches, wizards and spooks everywhere not to endanger wildlife by…
Stunning property overlooking River Medway is one-of-a-kind
Hollaway Studio, who were architects for the world’s first multi-storey skatepark – F51, in Folkestone and named one of the “10 coolest new buildings to gawp at this year” by…
Critically rare cattle living and breeding near Dover
A herd of critically rare cattle is steadily increasing its numbers on the chalk downland of the Alkham Valley in Kent. Susannah and Keith Mannerings are breeding the Albion cattle…
Psyche of national mourning after death of Queen Elizabeth II
Following the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth II, many people will be grieving and feeling loss. Psychologists from the British Psychological Society (BPS) have explained the psychology behind collective grief…
Ashford and Folkestone nurse proves age is no barrier
Patricia Selway Ashford and Folkestone nurse Patricia Selway is proving age is no barrier to a fulfilling nursing career. Patricia was not expected to survive to see childhood. And when…
Artefacts from St James Church dig go on display in Dover
Words and pictures by Ray Duff :- A new exhibition about the recent wide-ranging archaeological excavations which were undertaken ahead of the re-development of the St James area in the…
Charivari festival celebrates 25 years of bringing colour, noise and fun to Folkestone
Crowds throng the festival area Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff – After a three year gap, Folkestone’s highly popular Charivari festival organised by Strange Cargo Arts…
Dance Easy archaeology dig in Folkestone Bayle reveals a plethora of history
The site being excavated during late June Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – After the recent demolition of the Dance Easy club in Folkestone’s historic Bayle…
Smart new Dover website showcases popular parks after £3.1million facelift
A new website (www.kearsneyparks.co.uk) designed by Dover District Council is showcasing the district’s most popular parks following completion of a £3.1 million programme of improvements at Kearsney Abbey and Russell…