Sandwich station given revamp ahead of The 149th Open
Improvements to Sandwich railway station by Network Rail have been welcomed as a sign of confidence in the town’s future, as preparations get underway for The 149th Open, which will…
Hundreds of class A drug deals seized during police search in Ashford
A search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at a property in Ashford has led to the seizure of hundreds of wraps of class A drugs. Officers from Kent…
Worrying survey shows under half of Kent businesses reported criminal damage, graffiti or antisocial behaviour to police
Kent businesses don’t report all crimes or antisocial behaviour to the police, even though most experience it. A worrying new survey published by Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, shows most…
New mobile libraries roll out across Kent
The first of Kent’s new mobile library vehicles have hit the county’s roads, bringing a range of books to residents eager to nourish their love of reading during lockdown and…
Nasty smell set to hang over Princes Parade development admits Folkestone and Hythe council
Folkestone and Hythe District Council have admitted that preparatory work for the Princes Parade development, which will continue from next week when exploratory site investigations work begins could cause a…
Millions of pounds recouped by Kent Police in Proceeds of Crime seizures
Cash totalling more than £12million has been seized by Kent Police officers over the past four years using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA). During this period Kent…
£37.6 million cocaine seizure in Dover sees drug trafficker jailed for 19 years
A German truck driver has been jailed for 19 years after attempting to bring almost half a tonne of cocaine into the UK hidden in tyres. Kawus Rafiei, 57, pictured…
Man in 30s dies following serious M20 crash at Drovers roundabout near Ashford
A man in his 30s was taken to a London hospital after his black Mercedes collided with a bridge at Drovers roundabout, Junction 9, at around 4.40am on Friday 19…
E-fit issued of man who tried to snatch dog from teenage girl in Ashford
A computer generated image of a man, shown below, has been issued by officers as they continue to investigate an attempted robbery in Ashford. Kent Police was called on the…
Dover welcomes new cruise ship sailing from the port this summer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new ‘Welcome Back’ programme of cruises to showcase the best of the British Isles this summer, with scenic-only cruises and those…