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Hawkinge Heroes - highlight of Town meeting

Danielle Harper Hague, Glyn Hibbert and Lorna Wilks Photo: Susan Carey

By Susan Carey

Two ‘local hero’ awards were the highlight of the Annual Town Meeting for Hawkinge on 19 March.
Folkestone ArtMarts set to return for 2019

Yummy cakes!

Folkestone’s famous ArtMarts are returning from Friday, 29th March right through to 20th December 2019.
Kent Police alert residents after thieves steal fuel by drilling holes in tanks of parked cars

Car owners in Maidstone are being advised to remain alert following five reported fuel thefts in the Shepway, Langley and Bearsted areas.
Early morning Police raids across Kent uncover, knives, drugs, a sword and a crossbow in Dover

Police raid in Maidstone

Early morning raids across the county have taken place as part of Kent Police’s continued crackdown on knife crime and the culture around it.
Ping Pong to be a permanent feature of shopping in Ashford town centre

Table tennis is set to become a permanent feature within Park Mall shopping centre in Ashford town centre.
Looping the Loop returns to Thanet in April

Looping the Loop returns this April with their 12th festival of Adventures in Performance across the Isle of Thanet.
Yellow Mini Cooper driver sought after schoolboy cyclist injured in Margate collision

Information is being sought after a boy cyclist suffered an injury to his foot following a collision with a car.
Shepway derby sees Hawkinge Town come home with a draw against New Romney

Match report by Rob Lawford

New Romney 1 - 1 Hawkinge Town

Kent County Football League - Premier Division
16th March 2019
Knives, blades and a chainsaw recovered by Kent Police in proactive weapons sweep

Kent Police and BTP officers at Canterbury train station

Knife crime and the culture around it will continue to be targeted by Kent Police following the local successes of Operation Sceptre.