THREE lorries involved in serious collision on A2 near Dover
Kent Police is seeking witnesses as officers carry out enquiries at the scene of a serious collision on the A2 near Dover. It was reported that three lorries were travelling…
Full steam ahead for Woodchurch Rally
Story and photos by Chris Lawson Steam traction engines mixed it with vintage cars at Bilsington Priory, near Ashford, Sunday July 18, to announce the 2021 Weald of Kent Steam…
Main Road in Folkestone to be closed for Triennial
By Ray Duff Tontine Street and Harbour Street near the Creative Quarter areas of Folkestone will be closed to all traffic, both ways, for the official opening of Folkestone Triennial…
Canterbury Park and Ride pulls out of Sturry Road
Canterbury City Council is to temporarily suspend park and ride services from its Sturry Road site for two months after an ongoing drop in demand. The final day of services…
Warning of congestion in Folkestone town with eight-day closure of Rendezvous Street
Pictures and words by Ray Duff Notices have been placed in the area of Rendezvous Street, Folkestone to warn of an eight-day road closure for gas main works. The closure…
‘Railway Triumph’ to be celebrated with trip from Westenhanger to Sandwich tomorrow
The ‘Golden Arrow’ ©Photographer Trevor Tupper In 1959, Pathe News reported on a ‘Railway Triumph’ as the Mayor of Ramsgate and other dignitaries celebrated the inauguration of the Kent Electrification…
Fears of cuts to bus services in Folkestone and East Kent
Story and photo by Ray Duff Posters placed at Folkestone Bus Station warn of routes being cancelled after a Stagecoach notification to passengers. It’s understood the problems are due to…
Irish Ferries setting sail from Dover
Irish Ferries setting sail from Dover Photo: Port of Dover Irish Ferries has launched its inaugural service from Dover to Calais on Tuesday 29 June. The Isle of Inishmore ship…
Kent alert over thunderstorms bringing flooding and power cuts on Monday
Met Office experts are warning of thunderstorms across Kent during Monday afternoon and evening. Following the clearance of overnight heavy rain, there is the potential for thundery downpours to develop…
Girl arrested after cars and bus pelted with eggs and bricks in Canterbury
Officers in Canterbury are appealing for information after rocks and other objects were thrown at vehicles in Sturry Road. At around 8.20pm on Friday 4 June 2021, a motorist reported…