Odd attempted robbery by four men in a car near Rainham
Two computer generated images, shown below, have been issued following an attempted robbery in Upchurch near Rainham. The incident happened at around 11pm on Friday 26 August 2022 in Holywell…
Suspect smuggled booze and illicit vaping gear seized in Folkestone
Suspected smuggled alcohol and illegal vaping equipment was seized as part of a multi-agency operation in Folkestone. Officers from Kent Police joined licensing and trading standards officers from Folkestone and…
Two men steal wallet from man in Love Lane Canterbury
At around 9.50pm on Saturday 24 September 2022, the victim, a man in his 20s, was walking in the Love Lane area of the city when the incident took place.…
Folkestone American cousin’s greatest regret
Peter_Jurzinski In his latest Letter from America, septuagenarian Peter Jurzynski delves into the British influence in America and reveals his greatest regret. “Many Brits follow American culture, politics and news…
Conservation charity urging ‘Ditch the glitz’ with eco-friendly Christmas
The Woodland Trust is encouraging people to give a gift to nature and help the planet too with the an eco-friendly Christmas. With the devastating impact of climate change all…
Surge in barn burglaries across rural areas of Ashford
Police investigating reports of outbuildings being targeted by burglars are urging people to review their security. Four reports of similar burglaries, which took place in the Ashford district between the…
Ghastly graffiti hotspot in Canterbury spruced up
New street art in Canterbury Photo: CCC Bold street art is brightening up one of Canterbury’s riverside pathways thanks to a new creative commission by Canterbury City Council. The project…
Robber who asked victim if he wanted ‘to die’ jailed
A violent assault which led to a man being stabbed in Dartford has resulted in the offender being jailed for seven years. Lewis Puddifoot of Dickens Avenue, Dartford, was sentenced…
High Street fracas leads to ‘stabbing’ in Sheerness
It is alleged that during a disturbance involving a group of men outside a public house, a teenager suffered a suspected a stab wound. The incident, in which the teenager…
Archaeologists puzzled over Folkestone Copt Point ‘mound’
The site of the mound trench on top of Copt Point Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – During the recent re-opening of the Roman Villa site…