The National Crime Agency reports a 19-year-old Sudanese national has been remanded in custody after being formally charged with piloting an illegal vessel from France into the UK. It’s understood…
The UK government has confirmed that work to remove the three masts from the shipwreck of the SS Richard Montgomery will begin in early September 2026. The American Liberty ship…
Twenty-five inflatable boats which were being shipped to people smuggling gangs operating in the English Channel have been intercepted in Bulgaria. Bulgarian customs officers, who work closely with the National…
Piper Chris Bone leads the procession from the Church Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: On Sunday, large crowds converged at a local church on the Durlocks to join with…
One of the UK’s biggest coastal family festivals is back to make waves this summer as the Dover Harbour Festival returns on the 4th and 5th of July, promising an…
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…
It’s reported a bank holiday weekend of treacherous conditions kept the Whitstable lifeboat crews working around the clock, culminating in multiple dramatic rescues, including stranded yachts and casualties cast adrift…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging residents in Kent and Medway to enjoy the summer season responsibly and to minimise the risk of emergencies. Station Manager and Wildfire…
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots. The initiatives…
History has been made on the Kent coast! The Port of Dover has officially electrified the maritime industry by announcing it has reached Carbon Net Zero (Scope 1 and 2)—crossing…
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