Kent Fire and Rescue goes nautical with new water emergency fleet
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has introduced new water rescue vehicles to enhance its response when someone is struggling in water or mud. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has…
Mud rescue in Herne Bay prompts warning to ‘have-a-go’ rescuers
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted after reports of a person stuck in mud off Central Parade in Herne Bay today. Two fire engines arrived at the scene and…
Port of Dover bosses warn of possible industrial action in Calais on Friday
Library image The Port of Dover have been informed that there could possibly be industrial action at the Port of Calais, on Friday 7th June between 00:00 – 09:00 CET…
Bicentenary of Folkestone’s Sailors Friend who triggered campaign against ‘Coffin Ships’
Words and photos by Ray Duff – On Saturday the 1 June, scores of people gathered for the annual commemoration of the the life and work of ‘Sailors Friend’, Samuel…
A foundation of Folkestone Pier’s history finds its way home
Go Folkestone’s Tony Hill (left) and salavage yard owner Colin Shevill (right) with the freshly placed Folkestone Pier Foundation Stone An unearthed piece of Folkestone’s Victorian past has been returned…
Folkestone commemorates bicentenary of Samuel Plimsoll’s birth
Photo: Samuel Plimsoll’s grave Photo: Ray Duff This year, 2024 is the bicentenary of Samuel Plimsoll’s birth in February 1824. He passed away in Folkestone on 3rd June 1898 and…
Gravesend lifeboat rescue crew of sailing yacht struck by lightning in busy Thames shipping lane
Gravesend RNLI towing the casualty vessel to Gravesend Credit: RNLI/Gravesend On Thursday 2 May at 3.47am, Gravesend’s volunteer crew were called to a 12metre sailing yacht by HM Coastguard. Thames…
Folkestone memorial gathering marks the latest tragic channel crossing deaths
Memorial gathering for the migrants who lost their lives Photo: Ray Duff – Words by Ray Duff – On Wednesday evening an albeit hastily arranged memorial to the deaths of…
‘Rest easy buddy’: Guard of Honour at Charing Crematorium for Littlestone RNLI crewman Darragh Cartmill
Littlestone RNLI Guard of Honour Credit: RNLI/John Kenny On Wednesday 27 March 2024, Littlestone RNLI crew members provided a Guard of Honour at Charing Crematorium to pay their respects to…
Finely crafted Fishermen’s Memorial Bench unveiled at Whitstable harbour
Whitstable Harbour – Photo: Canterbury City Council — The Fishermen’s Memorial Bench, located on the beach west of Whitstable Harbour, was unveiled last week on Thursday 14 March). The splendid…