Swashbuckling Replica Spanish Galleon Wows Visitors To Dover Marina
Photo: Ray Duff Visitors begin their tours on the Main Deck. Words and Photos by Ray Duff – At the end of last week, another replica Spanish galleon arrived at…
Merchant Navy Day in Dover
A Merchant Navy Day service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Merchant Navy War Memorial on Marine Parade on Dover Seafront at 11am on Thursday, 3 September…
Teenager’s Perilous Channel Crossing Brought Scores of Migrants into British Waters
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…
All Systems Go for Mast Removal from Historic WWII ‘Explosives’ Shipwreck off Sheerness
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…
Boats Bound for Channel People Smugglers Seized at Bulgarian Border
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…
Annual Fisheries Blessing Attracts Large Crowds in Folkestone
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…
Dover Harbour Festival Set to Make a Splendid Splash This Summer
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…
Race Against Time for ‘Britain’s Most Dangerous Shipwreck’ 1.5 miles Off Sheerness
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…
Busy Bank Holiday For Whitstable Lifeboat Crews Facing Relentless Wave of Callouts
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…
Summer Safety Warning From Kent Fire and Rescue Service
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…