Unprecedented narrative history of the Battle of Britain published
The first book in an unprecedented history of the Battle of Britain by renowned author and historian Dilip Sarkar MBE has now been published. Battle of Britain – The Gathering…
Kent charity receives royal backing from Duke of Edinburgh
Gunner Albert Figg The Duke of Edinburgh has sent his personal best wishes to a Kent charity that staged the Scottish premiere of its unique film about one of the…
80th Anniversary of the 1943 Bombing Raid on Ashford
The Mayor of Ashford, Councillor Jenny Webb is inviting people in the town to join her on Friday 24 March 2023, in marking the 80th anniversary of one of Kent’s…
Kent stands in silent solidarity on first anniversary of Ukraine invasion
County Hall in Maidstone is illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian Flag Photo: KCC – Kent County Council (KCC) is stood in solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary…
Remembering the million plus anti Iraq War demo 20 years ago today
Ray Duff at Trafalgar Square on the day By Ray Duff – Today, Wednesday, 15 February, marks the twentieth anniversary of the largest ever demonstration to take place in Britain.…
Moving sight for Folkestone and Hythe MP watching old and young Ukrainian soldiers training on Lydd Ranges
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 12 February 2023 On 8 February, Parliament was honoured by the surprise visit of…
Folkestone marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Rev Weldon with Folkestone Mayor Cllr Nicola Keen, Chair of FHDC Cllr Philip Martin & Mrs Martin at the ceremony – Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff…
German Junkers aircraft arriving at Kent Battle of Britain Museum in Hawkinge
Photo: Kent Battle of Britain Museum Trust Chairman of the Kent Battle of Britain Museum, Dave Brocklehurst MBE said he and the trustees and volunteers of the Kent Battle of…
Ashford and Tenterden Remembers
Band of the Ashford Sea Cadets parading to the Memorial Gardens Ashford Borough Council is to hold its annual Remembrance Sunday service in the Memorial Gardens on Sunday 13 November…
Stories of ‘the Few’ recorded in newly launched database at Capel-le-Ferne Battle of Britain Memorial
Personnel of No 602 Squadron, 1940 The Battle of Britain Memorial Trust has launched a comprehensive database offering academics, authors and researchers fresh opportunities to find detailed information on the…