For over 80 years, the rusted masts of the SS Richard Montgomery have poked through the shallow waters of the Thames Estuary, serving as a daily reminder of the ticking…
The commemoration at the Harvey statue Words and Photos By Ray Duff Civic dignitaries, local residents, and historians gathered in Folkestone on Sunday to pay tribute to the life, legacy,…
Alkham Church of St Anthony In the previous month’s issue, the newsletter touched upon the inevitable march of time and how it alters the way communities share their stories. Today,…
The Civic Dignitaries, speakers and Standard Bearers at Plimsoll’s grave Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff – A large congregation recently joined civic dignitaries from Folkestone and…
Kent County Council (KCC) has reached a major milestone in its plans to reopen the Road of Remembrance in Folkestone with works to stabilise the cliff now underway. The historic…
Following a Cabinet meeting on 14 May 2026, Ashford Borough Council has committed £1 million to safeguard three of the town’s most significant landmarks: the Hubert Fountain, Woodchurch Windmill, and…
ASHFORD — A century after the 1926 General Strike brought the nation to a standstill, Ashford Museum has launched a commemorative exhibition exploring the town’s pivotal role in Britain’s only…
Returning from Saturday, 2 May to Monday, 4 May 2026, the historic streets of Rochester will transform into the UK’s largest May Day celebration of folk music and dance. This…
MAIDSTONE – Kent County Council has sparked a wave of public backlash after selling a significant public sculpture by Sir Antony Gormley back to the artist himself to plug a…
Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Town Council is proud to announce that it has reached a formal agreement, subject to contract, to acquire the former library building at 2 Grace Hill…
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