Teenage boy kept in hospital following fracas in field near Longfield
Detectives investigating an assault on a teenage boy in Longfield are appealing for witnesses. Kent Police was called to a field off Church Road in Hartley at about 9.20pm on…
Taxi fare hike in Folkestone and Hythe
The first changes to licenced taxi fares in Folkestone & Hythe for a decade have been agreed by councillors. During a public consultation on the council’s proposals, the taxi trade…
Busy burglar in Margate goes to great heights to avoid capture
A Margate thief, who tried to flee from officers over a roof after he was seen burgling two properties, has been jailed. James Sansom, pictured above, burgled a commercial property…
Appeal over Broadstairs ‘stabbing’
Kent Police was called at 10.15pm on Thursday 29 September 2022 to a report that a man had been assaulted in Albion Street, opposite the junction with Harbour Street. Police…
BMW stolen from Dover supermarket carpark
Library image It was reported that a BMW car was stolen while it was unattended in Morrisons car park, Bridge Street at around 4.10pm on Thursday 29 September 2022. Seen…
War Medals stolen in burglary near Canterbury
War medals and cash have been reported stolen in a burglary near Canterbury. Between 6.45pm on Thursday 29 September 2022 and 12.30am the following morning, a property in Hoades Wood…
When van Dijk met van Dyck at the Maison Dieu in Dover!
Ellis van Dijk from Dover Photo: DDC Ellis van Dijk from Dover has been getting up close with a historic painting of Dover’s patron saint. Ten-year-old, Ellis van Dijk from…
Energy Bill text scams are out to steal your bank details
Don’t be fooled! Action Fraud has recently received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the recipient is…