Dual Anniversaries celebrated at the 2025 East Kent Ploughing Match
Furley Page was once again a key participant of the East Kent Ploughing Match, as the event celebrated its 80th anniversary at Quex Park in Birchington. The Ploughing Match is…
The Final Countdown to Hogwarts! Harry Potter Day returns to Ashford!
Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles! Your Hogwarts letter has arrived, and you’re invited to a magical day at Victoria Park! Get ready to test your knowledge of the Wizarding…
World’s Last Paddle Steamer Battles Weather to Sail from Folkestone to London!
The PS Waverley turns into the waves on departure Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – Despite wet and windy weather, the World’s last sea-going paddle-steamer, Waverley,…
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…
Folkestone Skanks and Skabours into 15th Year!
Junior Toots & The Fyah Squad Band give the scooter ride-out a rousing send off Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – Folkestone was stomping to the beat as hundreds…
“In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Bishop of Dover’s Message: ‘Peace, Compassion, and Unity’
Bishop Rose Photo Courtesy Diocese of Canterbury The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, is calling on communities to come together and strive for peace and harmony ahead…
Dive Into History for Free: Folkestone’s Heritage Open Days are Here!
Library image: Stelling Minnis Windmill – SCOPIX By Ray Duff: Get ready to explore the incredible history right on your doorstep. This September, the Heritage Open Days 2025 are returning…
Folkestone Waves Goodbye to the ‘Coat of Hopes’ on Its Journey of Unity
Museum Curator Coralie Clover dons the Coat as it leaves Folkestone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff After a three-month stay, the magnificent ‘Coat of Hopes’, a huge, multi-patched quilted…
Sunshine, Smiles, and Double Treats: Alkham Fete Defies Forecasts for a Day of Village Fun!
The Alkham Village Green flooding in December 2023 The grey skies threatened, but the spirit of Alkham shone brighter! On July 19th, the annual Alkham Fete burst to life on…