Two teenagers sentenced for brutal Canterbury city centre assault
Two teenagers have been sentenced for their part in a serious assault in Canterbury city centre which left a boy with long-term injuries. The victim, who was 17 at the…
Stun gun and drugs seized during investigation linked to illegal trade of puppies
Three people have been arrested after drugs and a stun gun device were seized as part of an investigation into the alleged illegal breeding and sale of puppies in west…
Lion cub litter born at Port Lympne wild animal park near Hythe
Library photo by Andy Holmes on Unsplash There are three reasons to smile this January with the birth of a precious litter of lion cubs at Port Lympne Hotel &…
Folkestone car park to be used as vaccination centre
The Civic Centre site in Folkestone is due to be used as a vaccination centre against COVID. Residents will be invited to get the vaccine when it is their turn…
CCTV issued following assault on Whitstable bus driver
Officers investigating the assault of a bus driver in Whitstable have issued a CCTV image of a man. The victim reported that he was verbally abused and assaulted through his…
Police appeal following arson in Cliftonville
Officers investigating a suspected arson in Cliftonville are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called at 6.40am on Friday 1 January 2021 following a report of a…
Temporary mortuary in Kent is stark reminder of Covid-19 threat
The need to activate Aylesford Temporary Place of Rest underlines the severity of Covid-19 across Kent, say experts leading the county’s response to the pandemic. The Kent Resilience Forum opened…
Sandgate Library: STILL at your service
Photo by Adam Winger on Unsplash Despite the national lockdown, Sandgate Library continues to offer a limited book “Select and Collect” pick up service. Folkestone, Cheriton & Wood Avenue Libraries…
Powering Up! Electric Vehicle Charging Boost for the Dover District
Dover District Council (DDC) is to install 49 electric vehicle charging points at 18 locations in Dover, Deal and Sandwich, including both DDC-owned public car parks and on-street in the…
More than 400 Kent Access Permit fines issued to HGV drivers
More than 400 fines have been issued to HGV drivers who failed to obtain a valid Kent Access Permit before entering the county. Whilst the majority of drivers are continuing…