Makeover for unique seafront shelter in Deal
Seafront shelters are being renovated – Carl Ashington (left) from the repairs team is pictured with Cllr Oliver Richardson A seaside shelter on Deal Seafront has been renovated by Dover…
Image released after theft of WW2 aircraft wreckage from Sandwich Bay
Officers investigating the reported theft of items from the wreckage of a protected aeroplane have released an image of a man, shown above, who may be able to assist their…
One ton floral Spitfire sculpture marks Battle of Britain in Ashford
A large floral Spitfire is being installed to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Britain in Memorial Gardens, Ashford. It will be made up of 3,400 plants, weighing around…
Dover landmarks renamed in memory of Dame Vera Lynn
Left to right: Virginia Lewis-Jones, Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter; Cllr Trevor Bartlett, Leader of Dover District Council; Cllr Graeme Wanstall, Dover Town Council; Virginia Portman, National Trust General Manager A…
£12.5m council housing development named after Dover’s hero of women’s rights
Bomford Place Photo: DDC Dover District Council (DDC) has honoured an unsung hero of women’s rights with the naming of 24 brand new council homes in Dover as part of…
Folkestone Leas Lift applies to National Lottery to get it back on track
Photo © Copyright Helmut Zozmann and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence The iconic Leas Lift in Folkestone has applied for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund…
Harvey Sunday commemorated in Folkestone after COVID-19 pause
The Harvey Statue with four caplet wreaths Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos: Ray Duff On Sunday, dignitaries,Dr Robina Coker (President-Elect of the Harveian Society of London) and Cmdr Mike…
Prepare to be astonished when you discover Ashford’s hidden history
A digital plaque scheme celebrating the noteworthy individuals and buildings from Ashford’s past is now live. The Heritage Plaque Scheme is similar to the national blue plaque scheme but features…
A Stitch in Tea Time for Kearsney Cafe in Dover
The Kearsney Stitchers pictured above (left to right): Rosie James, Pauline Danson, Wendy Ward, Susanne Leggatt, Bev Williams Five finely decorated textile panels inspired by two of Dover’s best-loved public…
Folkestone Fishing Museum re-opens
Words and pictures by Ray Duff The Fishing History Museum, located in Folkestone’s historic fishmarket area, has re-opened its doors to visitors once again after a very long close down…