Hugo scoops Folkestone Museum’s Platinum Badge
Hugo Barnes in front of the oil painting ‘Arrival of the Belgian Refugees’ by Fredo Franzoni, gifted to the town of Folkestone in 1916 as an appreciation for its care…
‘Couple of Fagins’ jailed over £540,000 sale of illegal SKY and BT Sports broadcasts
Two men have been sentenced after they illegally sold and retransmitted broadcasts produced by Sky and BT Sports and further enabled the unauthorised distribution of on-demand films. On Friday 21…
PC sets up half-term teenagers v emergency workers footie matches in Margate
PC Hisham Hijazi A football tournament with a difference is being held in Margate during the half term holiday to help families entertain their children. Organised by PC Hisham Hijazi…
Dozens reported for traffic offences during Canterbury road safety operation
Twenty-four people were reported for driving offences during a road safety operation in Canterbury. Officers from the Kent Special Constabulary carried out a series of traffic checks on Saturday 15…
Warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kent for Sunday and Monday
Met Office forecasters are warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kent from 4.00pm on Sunday to 5.00am on Monday 24 October which could lead to flooding and disruption. The…
Instant justice for prolific Maidstone thief
A prolific Maidstone shoplifter has faced instant justice after he was given a prison sentence within hours of being arrested. Between Friday 14 October and Monday 17 October 2022, Dougie…
Kent steps in to increase government cash to residents hosting Ukrainians
People hosting Ukrainians as part of the Kent County Council (KCC) Homes for Ukraine Scheme are set to receive more money every month as part of a county-wide increase, and…
Spooky Halloween bringing Maidstone to life!
Visit Maidstone town centre this half term between Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October for lots of Halloween fun. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has been working with One Maidstone, the…
CCTV image issued after serious assault in Rochester
Officers investigating a report of an assault by a woman on a man in Rochester have released a CCTV image. The incident happened in the High Street near its junction…
Appeal after schoolboy kicked and punched by ‘stocky bearded man’ in Sandwich
Police are appealing for witnesses after a boy was assaulted in Sandwich on Friday 14 October 2022. It is reported that a man got out of a small black car…