Suspect remanded over fraud and burglary in Margate
A suspect is to appear in Crown Court charged in connection with burglary offences in Margate. A report of a burglary was made to Kent Police on Tuesday 2 August…
Dover MP wants action on small boat crossings after leak to Daily Mail
Lives at risk crossing the treacherous English Channel in small boats Dover MP Natalie Elphicke has called for renewed action to put a stop to small boat Channel crossings. The…
Maidstone woman kicked police sergeant and bit PC who needed hospital care
A police officer required hospital treatment following the arrest of a suspect in Maidstone. On Thursday 4 August 2022, patrols were called to a disturbance at a restaurant in Week…
E-scooter rider in Hawkinge issued with warning over antisocial use
E-Scooters can be a practical way to get around but are a contentious topic for some. Kent Police PCSO Nicholas Hazell from the Folkestone & Hythe Community Safety Unit has…
Dover and Deal MP backs Liz Truss to replace PM Boris Johnson
Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke has backed Liz Truss to be the next Conservative leader and UK Prime Minister Natalie Elphicke MP said: “Liz Truss can be trusted to…
Kent archaeologist honoured at Marsh Awards
Kent County Council’s (KCC) Community Archaeologist Andrew Mayfield has been honoured at the Marsh Community Archaeology Awards 2022. Run in partnership with the Council for British Archaeology and celebrating individuals…
Rupert Bear’s magical joint birthday celebration in Canterbury
Since Rupert missed his centenary celebrations in 2020, Canterbury’s best-dressed bear will share his belated birthday bash with The Beaney’s big 10 year anniversary. The Beaney is inviting Rupert fans…
Warning from vet charity over deadly danger of blue-green algae to dogs
Photo: PDSA As we make the most of hotter temperatures and bright, sunny days, many pet owners will enjoy scenic, summer walks with their pooch – but there is bacteria…
Victim hit over the head and robbed of cash and glasses in Ramsgate
Witnesses are being sought following a report that cash was stolen during a robbery in a Ramsgate park. A teenager was with his friends in the recreation ground in Coleman…
Kent Crime Squad secures prison sentences of 23 years in July
A team of officers dedicated to tackling burglary and theft offences has secured more than 23 years in prison sentences in one month. The Chief Constable’s Crime Squad also made…