Maidstone sex offender abused a child in Sheerness
A Maidstone sex offender who abused a child in Sheerness has been jailed. Steven Scott was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, following a trial at Maidstone Crown Court. The court…
A249 collision with tipper truck leaves young biker critical in London hospital
Witnesses are being sought following a serious collision on the A249 Sheppey Way near Bobbing. The incident, involving a white Ford Transit tipper truck and a black and red motorcycle,…
Appeal after teenager hospitalised following assault by partygoers in Gillingham
Officers are investigating a report that a teenager was assaulted by a group of people in Gillingham. The incident happened in Nile Road in the early hours of Saturday 20…
Deaths of 27 migrants crossing Channel was an avoidable tragedy says Folkestone and Hythe MP
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 3 December 2021. Avoidable tragedy The recent deaths of 27 migrants in the Channel…
Maison Dieu treasures taken from 800-year-old Town Hall in Dover
A unique collection of paintings, military colours, and artefacts, including arms and armour from the Royal Armouries has been expertly removed from the Maison Dieu for conservation ahead of the…
Plea to support rural businesses in Kent at Christmas
Ahead of Small Business Saturday (December 4), the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to support rural businesses in the run up to Christmas by buying locally…
Cyclists warned over spate of bike thefts in Canterbury
Cyclists are being urged to be vigilant in an effort to deter bike thieves in Canterbury. The advice is being issued following a number of thefts and attempted thefts of…