Makeover transforms clifftop Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne
The team who took part in the makeover Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A clifftop tribute to the heroes of the Battle of Britain has received a remarkable makeover thanks…
Folkestone and Hythe MP ‘humbling’ to see Ukrainian troops training to fight in Lydd
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins OBE 19 March 2024. Ukrainian army recruits Earlier this month I was in Lydd…
Dover & Deal MP calls for secret Falkland’s War files on Sir Galahad sinking to be published
Dover & Deal MP Natalie Elphicke has written to Defence Ministers calling for the publication of secret files on the sinking of the RFA Sir Galahad during the Falklands War.…
Kent Battle of Britain Memorial on tenterhooks!
Volunteers, staff and trustees at one of Kent’s favourite visitor attractions are waiting to hear if it has been named as one of the top tourist spots in the whole…
Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge soars into 2024 season with record visitors!
Image: Google The Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust, located at Hawkinge, has officially reopened its doors to the public on Good Friday, March 29th, marking the start of the…
Kitchener refugee camp exhibition launches in Sandwich
Exhibition to visit Canterbury Cathedral On Saturday January 27th 2024 Sandwich Town Council hosted a reception to launch the mobile exhibition ‘Leave to Land’. The exhibition, owned by The Wiener…
Folkestone and Hythe MP pleased to see students participating in Holocaust Memorial Day
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 28 January 2024. Holocaust Memorial Day Every January we mark Holocaust Memorial Day on…
Top author’s diligent research questions date of Battle of Britain
Dilip Sarkar MBE, FRHistS By Malcolm Triggs: A top historian and author looks set to commit one million words to paper as he completes the ultimate guide to the Battle…
Folkestone and Hythe MP backs pauses in fighting for humanitarian relief into Gaza
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 November 2023 Armistice Day Armistice Day on 11th November is our annual memorial…
Folkestone and Hythe MP grieves passing of mother from cancer
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 11 October 2023 Personal grief The grief of the loss of a loved one…