9 out of 10 primary school children in Kent offered first preference
Families in Kent will find out today (Tuesday) which primary schools their children have been offered to join in September 2022, with nine out of ten being offered their first…
Celebrating Dover’s unsung ‘Environmental Heroes’
Environmental heroes Photo: DDC Dover District Council has celebrated some of the district’s unsung community heroes with their brand new Environmental Hero awards – thanking those who work tirelessly to…
Four teenagers charged following death of man in Chatham
Four people have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in Chatham. At around 11am on Thursday 14 April 2022, officers attended an area near Chalkpit Hill…
Burglar caught spending victim’s cash in Tunbridge Wells pub
A Tunbridge Wells burglar who was caught after spending a victim’s cash at a bar has been jailed. On 15 February 2022, Scott Parker cycled to a house in Birch…
Appeal following violent robbery of woman near Margate station taxi rank
Officers investigating a reported violent robbery in Margate have released a further appeal for information. Between 2am and 3am on Sunday 13 March 2022, a woman suffered facial injuries near…
Four teenagers arrested after body of man discovered near Chalkpit Hill in Chatham
Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Chatham. Kent Police officers were called to an area near Chalkpit Hill at around 11am on…
Thanet residents urged to mark their wildflower patches on district map
Last year, Thanet District Council created wildflower patches in a number of parks across the district. It also assisted schools and churches to create their own pollinator patches. Now they…
Traders set to move into South Quay Shed at Whitstable Harbour
Top quality food and drink and arts and crafts will be on sale at the new South Quay Shed at Whitstable Harbour when it opens in the next few weeks.…
Teenager charged and 19 arrested after more than 100 mopeds and motorcycles stolen in Medway this year
An investigation into the theft of motorbikes across Medway has resulted in officers charging a 17-year-old boy. The teenager was arrested at 12.12pm on Wednesday 13 April 2022, after a…
Schools’ drug patrols in Dover district arrest 15-year-old suspected of dealing
An arrest has been made in Deal after schools officers responded to concerns of drug dealing. Kent Police’s East Kent Schools Team and Dover’s Youth Engagement Officer spent time during…