Pride in Folkestone is back!
Photo: Folkestone Pride Folkestone Pride returns today Saturday 23rd July 2022 for a picnic on The Leas. Join in at the bandstand for performances from the very best local LGBTQIA+…
CCTV recovered after man ‘punched and kicked’ to the ground in New Ash Green in April
Officers investigating an assault in New Ash Green have released CCTV images of three people they would like to speak to. It is alleged that a man, aged in his…
Man forfeits thousands of pounds in cash after Border Force stop car at Channel Tunnel
Library image: Channel Tunnel Terminal in Folkestone A man who attempted to leave the UK with over £9,000 cash has forfeited the money following a court hearing. Hekuran Halili, 70,…
Dover gridlocked after Kent Resilience Forum fails to heed council’s warnings
The Leader of Dover District Council, Cllr Trevor Bartlett, has said there is dismay, desperation, and anger in Dover today as the town is gridlocked on day one of the…
Coming together in Canterbury promoting safety for women and girls
Organisations at an event to promote safety for women and girls Photo: Kent Police Kent Police officers were among a number of organisations at an event to promote safety for…
Fantastic Folkestone Air Show – not for the faint-hearted
Photo by Oliver Rowley on Unsplash The exciting programme for the 2022 Folkestone Air Display – just a month away – has been revealed. Thousands are expected to gather on…
HMRC phone scams plummet by 86 per cent in Kent and South East
Phone scam reports have fallen by 86 per cent in the South East over the last year, new regional data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. In the…
Teenager arrested over off-duty Police officer stabbing in Strood
Medway Police Station Officers investigating a stabbing of an off-duty police officer have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the incident. Suspicion of attempted murder The man, who is…
Doing a favour for someone costs HGV driver in Ashford nearly £2,500
Driving a HGV carrying garden waste, wood and fencing as “a favour” for someone else has landed a man with a £2,423.46 bill after he was taken to court by…
Archaeological dig at historic Maison Dieu in Dover is open to all
Volunteer archaeologists led by the Canterbury Archaeological Trust are picking up their trowels again from 26-28 July as they investigate the fascinating history of Dover’s historic Maison Dieu, and with…