Trio charged over Whitstable and Broadstairs robberies
Three men are due to appear in court charged with two robberies in Kent. Kent Police report that on Friday 12 March 2021, it received a report of a robbery…
Canterbury Council claims victory in high court planning battle
A High Court judge has imposed a permanent injunction preventing development on a piece of land without planning permission. The court also ordered that Canterbury City Council be paid £22,000…
Man arrested following Broadstairs assault which left victim hospitalised
An arrest has been made after a man sustained injuries following an assault in Broadstairs. Kent Police was called to Pierremont Park following the incident shortly after 11am on Saturday…
Woman spat at and punched in the face in Folkestone town centre
Witnesses to an assault that is reported to have taken place in Folkestone town centre are being urged to come forward with information. On Tuesday 9 March 2021 at around…
Pair jailed after kicking and beating man in sixties for 15 minutes in Canterbury city centre
Two men who carried out a violent attack on a man in Canterbury city centre have been jailed. Serhat and Agid Yalcin assaulted the victim, who is in his sixties,…
Thief wielding two kitchen knives jailed after trying to rob man in Maidstone
A prolific thief armed with two kitchen knives has been jailed after he tried to rob a man in Maidstone. Jason Barnes was seen waving the weapons around and shouting…
Easier for people with a learning disability in Kent to access COVID-19 vaccine
A pilot scheme to make it easier for people with a learning disability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was launched this week. Photo above: Gavin Harrington with his Dad, Kevin.…
Kent wildlife haven thrown lifeline as London Resort Theme Park threat looms
Buglife, the RSPB and Kent Wildlife Trust welcome the news that the Government’s environmental advisor Natural England has recognised the outstanding wildlife value of the Swanscombe Peninsula and declared that…
Witnesses sought after attempted dog theft in woods near Canterbury
An appeal for information has been issued following the attempted theft of a dog near Canterbury. Kent Police was contacted on the afternoon of Wednesday 10 March 2021 and it…
Blooming brilliant housing options in Ashford
New-build independent living schemes provided by Ashford Borough Council include Danemore in Tenterden – exterior, pictured above. Ashford is shaking up old-fashioned perceptions of sheltered living with a fresh new…