Drought is new normal – country needs to Build Back Wetter
The government has declared a drought in 8 out of 14 of the water areas in England as a result of the prolonged dry weather we have experienced for much…
‘Forgetful’ smuggler attempted to bring drugs worth £720,000 through Dover
A man who attempted to smuggle £720,000 of heroin and cocaine into the UK hidden in car door panels has been jailed for 11 years. Mohammed Hussain, who was driving…
Crack down on illegal hare coursing welcomed by Kent farming body
Tough new measures to tackle the cruel practice of hare coursing are now in force, with anyone caught now facing an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.…
Border Force and Crimestoppers launch dedicated reporting for coastal areas
As more of us go away on holiday and spend time at British seaside resorts and towns this summer, Border Force and the charity Crimestoppers are asking people to be…
Kent gun owners warned to keep firearms secure during shooting season
Police are urging licensed firearms owners to ensure their guns are secured correctly during the shooting season, to prevent them from falling into the wrong hands. The campaign is being…
Police move in on suspected fraudsters in Broadstairs
Three men have been arrested after police intercepted a suspected fraud by rogue builders taking place in Broadstairs. Kent Police received a report on the morning of Tuesday 9 August…
‘Stranger’ charged after pensioners in their eighties burgled
A suspect has appeared in court after two pensioners were victims of burglaries in west Kent. On Wednesday 3 August 2022, a woman in her 80s is reported to have…
Suspected hit and run leaves two dead and child seriously injured near harbour in Ramsgate
Kent Police is appealing for information after two people died and a young child was left seriously injured following a collision in Ramsgate. The incident happened outside the multi-storey car…
Bogus police continue tricking Kent residents out of thousands of pounds
East Kent residents are reminded to beware of criminals posing as police officers who ask for financial details over the phone following several recent incidents. Kent Police has received 19…
Teenage girl sexually assaulted at Rochester Station
Officers investigating a sexual assault at Rochester station have released CCTV images of a man who could help their investigation. At 10am on Sunday 10 July, the victim, a teenage…