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…
10-year-old Syrian Refugee puppet’s Folkestone reprise
Left: Folkestone Mayor Cllr Nicola Keen welcomes Little Amal back to Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff Right: The Puppet wanders amid the household items Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff –…
Dover Port’s plastic ‘Waste Exhibition’ stand in Florida returned to UK for recycling as chairs for schools
The exhibition stand arrives at Southampton Image: Port of Dover – The Port of Dover exhibited at Seatrade Global in Miami in 2019 with a stand made entirely from waste…
‘Tour de East Kent’ 145 mile Cantii Way cycling route launched
Photo: Jordan Gibbons – Cycling UK… Charity Cycling UK launched its fifth bikepacking route, the Cantii Way, on 26 May 2022: a 145-mile (234km) tour of Kent starting in the…