Folkestone prepares to mark Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day – Image: Pixabay On Friday 27 January 2023, a commemoration service will be held in the Town of Folkestone to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial Day, an…
Three motorists charged with drink driving and 4 vehicles seized in busy Medway policing operation
Library image Three men have been charged with drink driving after being stopped as part of a proactive operation in Medway. Nearly 60 vehicles stopped On Friday 30 December 2022…
Thieves wheel away motorbike from outside Maidstone biker accessory shop
It’s been reported that two men stole a black and orange KTM Duke Bike from outside J&S Accessories in Lower Boxley Road, on Tuesday 20 December 2022, between 4pm and…
15-year-old robbery suspect swiftly detained by police in Sittingbourne
Kent Police received a report on Monday 9 January 2023 that a teenage boy was approached by a group of males in Milton Road, Sittingbourne at about 3.30pm. The group…
Christmas tree chipping raises £1,300 at Whitstable RNLI
Photo: Chris Davey RNLI Firs ‘flew’ into the chipping machine at a rate of knots, as dozens of Christmas trees arrived at Whitstable lifeboat station on Sunday morning to be…
Folkestone and Hythe MP battles for nuclear future in Kent
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 11 January 2023 On Monday this week I attended a meeting of the Cabinet…
Water company improves futures for young people in Kent
As part of Southern Water’s ongoing activities to support communities it has awarded five £10,000 grants to regional charities working to support improved futures for young people. Under Level 1…
Couple charged over drugs supply network near Dartford
A man and a woman have been charged after alleged supplies of cocaine and cannabis were seized from a property near Dartford. Various quantities of the drugs were recovered by…
One-stop Health and Wellbeing Bus stopping in Medway Towns
A converted bus offering a one-stop-shop for health and wellbeing is coming to Medway next week to help residents kick start a healthy New Year. The Make Every Contact Count…
Driver charged after colliding with bus in 70mph police chase
A driver who grabbed the attention of a police patrol due to faults on his car was arrested following a pursuit through Maidstone. On Thursday 5 January 2023, officers were…