Ramsgate man jailed over downloading child abuse images
A jail term has been imposed on a Ramsgate man who downloaded indecent images of children while he was the subject of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO). Kristian Fernandez,…
Rough sleeping initiative success in Canterbury
Since Canterbury City Council started its dedicated rough sleeper initiative (RSI) in July 2018, 352 people who were sleeping rough have been removed from the streets and been found permanent…
Police appeal after theft of 30 manhole covers along Knoll Lane in Ashford
Appeal following theft of manhole covers – Ashford Investigators are appealing for information following the theft of manhole covers in Ashford. The incident happened between Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13…
Folkestone and Hythe residents to raise questions over Napier Barracks at online meeting
Another virtual community engagement meeting is being held to answer residents’ questions regarding the Home Office’s use of Napier Barracks to house temporarily those seeking asylum in the UK. Folkestone…
Folkestone and Hythe continue rowing for another 25 years!
Folkestone and Hythe District Council has provided much-needed funding to replace the council’s rowing boats on the Royal Military Canal in Hythe. Following full council approval, in 2019 the fleet…
Twelve-year-old Canterbury boy with rare disease raises thousands of pounds
Ethan with his mum Katrina Twelve-year-old Ethan from Canterbury, Kent has raised almost £4,000 for the MPS Society and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by walking over 100km in the…
Canterbury Lord Mayor smashes the record!
Councillors have elected Cllr Pat Todd to be the Lord Mayor of Canterbury for a record-breaking fourth time. At the virtual meeting of Full Council on Tuesday 4 May, Cllr…
Cannabis seized and dealer arrested in Folkestone drugs swoop
A suspected drug dealer was arrested after officers seized cannabis from a Folkestone property. During the morning of Wednesday 12 May 2021, officers from the Folkestone and Hythe Community Policing…
New life breathed into Canterbury street
The future of a key Canterbury street will be put under the spotlight as Canterbury City Council asks for views on a proposed revamp. The £1,000,000 scheme is designed to…
Kent sexual violence and domestic abuse charities receive extra £1.3 million
The Government has agreed to give more than £1.38 million to help support some of Kent’s most vulnerable people. Domestic Abuse has risen across the country during the pandemic and…