Folkestone Remembers the Few: A Solemn Anniversary
The Mayor of Folkestone & Chair of District Council after laying their wreaths Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Folkestone marked the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain…
Spitfires and Hurricane Set to Soar Over Capel-le-Ferne Memorial This Friday
Spitfire over Kent – Photo: Malcolm Triggs/Battle of Britain Memorial Trust Get ready to look to the skies this Friday! The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will perform a spectacular…
Stolen WWI Memorials Find Their Way Back Home to Church in Chatham
Two First World War memorials, stolen from a church in Chatham, have been restored to their rightful place. The bronze plaques, which honour the sacrifices of local soldiers, were taken…
Dover Honours Seafarers on Merchant Navy Day
On Wednesday, September 3, the port town of Dover will hold its annual service to honour the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy. The service and wreath-laying ceremony…
Folkestone Commemorates VJ Day at Garden of Remembrance
The Mayor, Cllr Lucy McGirr Photo: Folkestone Town Council – Eighty years ago, on August 15, 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies. This came after…
Folkestone Protest Highlights Gaza Crisis for Third Time
Heartfelt banner messages near the seafront – Photo and words by Ray Duff A third protest was held in Folkestone on Friday evening to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis…
Protesters Gather in Folkestone to Highlight Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Gaza Demo in Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – More than 100 people gathered near Folkestone Harbour on Friday evening, 1 August 2025 for a…
Folkestone Prepares to Mark 80th Anniversary of VJ Day with Commemorative Service
Garden of Remembrance Folkestone is set to gather on Thursday, August 15, 2025, to solemnly mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day). This significant date in…
Voices in Folkestone Join National Call to End Gaza Starvation
The Honk for Gaza and flags on display Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: Around fifty residents, spanning all generations, met near Folkestone Harbour on Thursday evening, 24 July, in…
Honouring Sacrifices: A Heartfelt Canada Day Tribute to Fallen Canadian Soldiers in Folkestone
Library image – Shorncliffe – Every year, as Canada Day approaches, the community of Folkestone comes together for a poignant service to remember and honor the 305 Canadian soldiers who…