Traffic diversions in Folkestone town could be in place for more than 10 days
Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff Bus and traffic diversions could be in place for more than 10 days to allow for repairs to be carried out by Southern Water…
Boy arrested following ‘stabbing’ in Folkestone town centre
Witnesses to an assault in Folkestone who have yet to speak to detectives are being urged to contact Kent Police. Patrols were called at 12.26am on Saturday 1 January 2022…
Run on dog poo bags in Thanet
Photo: Thanet District Council Thanet District Council is encouraging people to be considerate when taking bags from their 62 litter and dog stations across the district. The stations, which are…
Police operation highlights too many motorists putting other people’s lives at risk
Vehicles were seized and motorists fined during an operation run by the Special Constabulary in East Kent to help keep roads safe. The volunteer officers carried out stop checks on…
Christmas Day bike riding robber threatens to stab woman in Rochester
A suspect who attempted to evade police by hiding in thick undergrowth in a Medway park has been arrested. Kent Police was called to High Street, Rochester, at 3.16am on…
Kent police dog helps track down suspected car thief in 30 minutes
Police Dog Chewie A police dog has helped track down a suspected car thief less than an hour after a vehicle was stolen from outside an address in Hadlow. Kent…
Pub punch-up in Canterbury leaves three needing hospital treatment
Officers are appealing for information over a disturbance in Canterbury earlier in the month. It was reported that at around 5.30pm on Tuesday 7 December 2021, a man was punched…
More than £20 million taken from criminals operating in Kent
More than £20 million in cash and assets has been taken from criminals operating in Kent over the past five years, with nearly £8 million taken across 2021. Specialist financial…
Bishop of Dover calls for end to vaccine hoarding in New Year Message
The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, has called for an end to vaccine hoarding and for more compassion…