Protesters outside the library Photo: Ray Duff A local working group consisting of senior officers and Cabinet members from Folkestone and Hythe District Council, Creative Folkestone and representatives of the…
In a new book, the long-forgotten Sanatorium emerges from the shadows, shedding light on Folkestone’s vibrant past. The work delves into the intertwined fate of a town and its infectious…
Protesters outside Folkestone Library Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – The Save Folkestone Library campaign group hosted a literary event on Wednesday evening at the Community Room on The…
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…
The doors flew open on Monday, 13 November, at Dover’s new temporary library at the Gateway, giving residents access to a range of vital services. Books, public PCs, free WiFi,…
Peter Chegwidden, the bestselling author of the Kent countryside murder mysteries, returns with a new gripping novel set in the scenic south east. ‘The Body in Bewl Water’ is a…
Mike Perry, the Folkestone Miniaturist (facing) adds his support Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Campaigners for the restoration and re-opening of Folkestone Library on Grace Hill held an…
Tickets are now on sale for Maidstone’s first Literary Festival brought to the town by Maidstone Borough Council (MBC). Maidstone LitFest 2023 will run from 2-8 October in locations around…
Folkestone Library -closed Photo: Ray Duff KCC announced it acknowledges the concerns about the temporary closure of Folkestone Library and continues to explore all longer-term options to see a full…
The group listens to the opening story Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – A new event series called ‘Library Tales’ was launched on Sunday afternoon at the Folkestone Bookshop…
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