International ‘Covid-safe cruising’ relaunches from Dover
The Port of Dover welcomes the announcement by the government that international cruise sailings from England can resume from 2nd August. The Port has worked closely with the government, the…
Looking out for vulnerable as nightclubs and bars reopen in Rochester this weekend
A multi-agency operation to safeguard vulnerable people will take place over the weekend of 23 – 24 July 2021 in Rochester to coincide with the reopening of the night-time economy.…
Kent’s LGBT community gathers in Folkestone for first outdoor Pride event in two years
Words and pictures by Ray Duff Town Mayor Cllr Michelle Keutenuius, third from right, welcomed all to Pride Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Pride became the county’s first outdoor LGBT event…
World’s largest square-rigged sailing vessel arrives in Dover
Tradewind Voyages’ brand new vessel, Golden Horizon sailed into Dover this morning; her chosen departure port for four new UK voyages throughout July. She arrived ready for a round-trip long…
Summer Bonanza – Free holiday activities scheme for kids in Dover
The Summer Bonanza is here – free holiday activities and lunch for primary school children who receive free school meals Young children living in the district will not have time…
Cruise Ship passengers disembark in Dover
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Silhouette arrived into the Port of Dover yesterday, as part of a series of UK coastal cruises for British passengers which launched on 3rd July. Silhouette is…
Quiet or busy? Find your best beach with ‘Beach Check UK’ app launched in Thanet
Beach Check UK is an innovative new app which allows visitors to check the status of a beach before they arrive in order to avoid congested beaches and to encourage…
Red Arrows are back and flying above Folkestone
The 2021 season will see the Red Arrows led by a new Team Leader, Squadron Leader Tom Bould back performing in the skies in above Folkestone and across the UK.…
‘Pay what you can afford’ Café opens in Dover
This week Dover and Deal MP, Natalie Elphicke, pictured above, attended the opening of The Sunrise Café in Dover. The café is a community café where all meals are prepared,…