Authorities have expanded their investigation into a suspected human trafficking operation after a sixth individual was charged with conspiring to facilitate illegal entry into the UK. This development stems from…
Whitstable RNLI’s “Big Quiz” on Saturday evening successfully raised £1,650 for lifeboat funds. The charity quiz was held at the South Quay Shed on Whitstable harbour, attracting 106 people forming…
Mike Peters (far right) and some of his fellow musicians with members of Whitstable RNLI on Sunday morning Photo: Ollie Myhill/RNLI Whitstable Local man Mike Peters, long time local gig…
The display of model boats at the Heron Model Boat Club show at Whitstable RNLI on Sunday Photo: Chris Davey RNLI The Whitstable RNLI boathouse was rocked by an unprecedented…
The long-awaited, EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to begin its phased rollout at the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel’s Folkestone terminal tomorrow, Sunday, October 12, 2025. The new biometric…
The PS Waverley turns into the waves on departure Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – Despite wet and windy weather, the World’s last sea-going paddle-steamer, Waverley,…
Library Image River Thames by Steve Bidmead Pixabay In a tightly contested race on the River Thames, 31-year-old Coran Cherry from Erith, Kent, has won the 311th annual Doggett’s Coat…
Library image A woman has died after a dinghy carrying migrants deflated about 10 miles off the coast of Dover today, 9 September 2025. Kent Police said the woman was…
A body has been recovered from the water at St Margaret’s Bay in Dover as part of the search for a missing Walmer woman. Kent Police confirmed they were called…
Library image The silence of the early morning was broken by a distress call from HM Coastguard, prompting a rapid response from the Walmer RNLI crew. At 2:20 AM yesterday,…
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