Water quality technology buoy launched off Kent coast to keep bathers safe
Placing the Tankerton buoy A real-time water quality testing buoy has been launched in the Thames Estuary off Tankerton to monitor the safety of the bathing water. The quality of…
What is the traffic situation at the Port of Dover today?
The Port of Dover reported today at 9.30am that it is pleased to say that traffic is flowing normally this morning, 25 July 2022. The Port statement says: “There is…
Hidden gems, hidden dangers: Is your idyllic beach spot worth it?
Finding that idyllic unspoiled corner of the UK coast is a goal for many of us. The dream? The chance to lie on a secluded beach, bathed in sunshine –…
Large crowd follows the Piper for return of Folkestone Fisheries Blessing
Piper Chris Bone leads the procession from the Church Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Large crowds gathered for the normally annual ceremony of blessing the fisheries for the…
Margate Coastguard Rescue breaks up 286-year band
David Paine, front (seated) has hung up his Coastguard lifejacket after 40 years Photo: Margate Coastguard The affection and camaraderie among the Margate Coastguard Rescue Team is immediately evident from…
Dover Port’s plastic ‘Waste Exhibition’ stand in Florida returned to UK for recycling as chairs for schools
The exhibition stand arrives at Southampton Image: Port of Dover – The Port of Dover exhibited at Seatrade Global in Miami in 2019 with a stand made entirely from waste…
‘Sailor’s Friend’ commemoration returns to Folkestone after three years
Abbi Sayer and Chris Wiggley (RNLI) Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Scores of people attended the commemoration of the life and work of the ‘Sailors Friend’ Samuel Plimsoll at…
Fire crews called to second mud rescue in a week at Folkestone Harbour
A man was pulled out of mud in Folkestone Harbour on 22nd May by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, just over a week after two men had been similarly rescued…
Double trouble as crew rescued off Dungeness when yacht’s engine fails and then takes on water in tow to Dover
On Friday 27 May at 5.20pm, the volunteer crew of Dungeness lifeboat were called to assist two people on a yacht, with engine failure, and at risk of running aground…