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Woman walking on A2 killed in collision with lorry
Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage after a pedestrian died following a collision on the A2. The incident happened at around 2.45am on Saturday 12 November 2022, at…
Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in searches of two Canterbury properties
Library image A large quantity of cannabis has been seized after officers in Canterbury searched two properties in the city. Police searched properties in Sancroft Avenue and Kent Avenue on…
Patron saint of Dover remembered by St Martin’s School pupils
Children from St Martin’s School were guests of honour at the unveiling of a restored painting of St Martin, patron saint of Dover Primary school children from St Martin’s School…
Man treated in hospital after early morning assault on river footbridge
Bridge leading to Whatman Park in Maidstone Image Google Maps A man in his 40s was walking across a footbridge that runs from Kerry Hill Way into the park when…
£1,600 worth of drugs found hidden in car stopped in Canterbury
Illegal drugs with an estimated street value of more than £1,600 have been found after officers pulled over a vehicle in Canterbury. At around 4.30pm on Wednesday 9 November 2022,…
Suspected wheelie moped thief reported falling off bike is found hiding under tree
A search in Dartford has led to the arrest of a suspected moped thief hiding under tree after being tracked down by officers. The 17-year-old was detained by uniformed police…
12 years jail for child sex offender reflects ‘gravity and horror’ victim suffered
A man from Gillingham has been sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment following convictions for child sex offences. John Justin was jailed at Maidstone Crown Court after pleading guilty to three…
Suspected activists arrested after M25 car search uncovers climbing equipment and banners
Five people have been arrested after a suspicious vehicle was stopped on the M25 in Westerham. Officers on patrol searched the car and seized climbing equipment including harnesses, D-locks and…
Battle of Britain Memorial painting hung in London’s RAF Club
The painting in position A new painting of the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel-le-Ferne in Kent is now in display in London’s RAF Club. The painting, by well-known aviation…