Stour Centre Leisure Pool in Ashford reopens at weekend
Freedom Leisure and Ashford Borough Council have announced that the refurbishment of the leisure pool and learner pool at The Stour Centre is now complete and the popular attraction will…
Maidstone man arrested over indecent exposure offences in Mote Park area
A suspected sex offender has been arrested following multiple reports of indecent exposure in Maidstone. It is alleged that between 9 September and 29 October 2021, a man exposed himself…
Woman charged over theft of Poppy Appeal charity box in Swanscombe supermarket
A woman will appear in court charged with stealing a Poppy Appeal collection box from a supermarket in Swanscombe. The Royal British Legion container was reportedly stolen from a Co-op…
Free parking for Ashford and Tenterden Christmas shoppers
This December shoppers can enjoy free parking in most council-owned car parks in Ashford and Tenterden. Ashford Borough Council is once again offering free parking in both towns to encourage…
Class A drugs discovered after car brought to controlled stop by Ashford patrol
Three kilos of cocaine was found by Kent Police officers during a routine patrol in the Ashford area. Officers from Tactical Operations spotted a suspicious car on the A251 Faversham…
Folkestone and Hythe helps young care leavers get the best Christmas gift ever
A project to give young care leavers a Christmas like no other has been given a boost thanks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council. The Christmas Dinners is a national…
HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters
As HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to issue emails and SMS to Self Assessment customers, the department is reminding them to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related…
Don’t get caught out by the new weapons laws in Kent
Kent Police officers will be working to prevent and reduce knife crime across the county as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre is taking place from Monday…
Knife bins placed around Folkestone
Two knife bins have been placed in Folkestone to give anyone in possession of a bladed object a safe place to dispose of it. One of the bins is at…