Man appears in Folkestone court over murder of woman in Margate
A suspect has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Margate. Kent Police was called at around 3.10am on Saturday 16 July 2022 to a report…
Woman dies in horrific fatal crash on M25
A woman was airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries – Library image – Accident investigators are appealing for information following a fatal collision on the anti-clockwise carriageway of…
Europe’s first justice support dog wins award for work with Kent Police
Oliver shows off his medal and is pictured with DC Rachel Freeman from Kent Police Oliver, a six-year-old black labrador, who has been assisting Kent Police by comforting victims and…
Police presence ramped up in Broadstairs as Task force tackles more anti-social behaviour
Residents can expect to see extra police in Broadstairs in the coming weeks. Extra patrols will be carried out in the town starting this week, as part of measures to…
Charivari festival celebrates 25 years of bringing colour, noise and fun to Folkestone
Crowds throng the festival area Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff – After a three year gap, Folkestone’s highly popular Charivari festival organised by Strange Cargo Arts…
Motorcyclist seriously hurt in Aylesford collision with Transit van
Dashcam footage is sought by officers investigating a collision in Aylesford which left a motorcyclist suffering serious injuries. The collision happened in Station Road on Thursday 14 July 2022 and…
Hunt for assailant of off-duty copper stabbed in Rochester
Kent Police is appealing for information after an off-duty police officer was stabbed in Rochester. The officer was airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries following the assault, which…
Dance Easy archaeology dig in Folkestone Bayle reveals a plethora of history
The site being excavated during late June Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – After the recent demolition of the Dance Easy club in Folkestone’s historic Bayle…
Top award for organic farmer’s ‘shining example’ of conservation in Kent
Fidelity Weston (right) receiving the Emsden trophy from Paul Cobb of FWAG A Kent farmer who produces organic, Pasture for Life beef and lamb on species-rich land has been presented…
Schoolkids help improve recycling on Thanet beaches
Twelve new recycling stations will be installed across Thanet’s main bathing beaches, featuring designs from local schoolchildren. The project has been led by the Rotary Clubs in Thanet in collaboration…