Whitfield urban expansion soars
Whitfield expansion from the air – Photo: Dover District Council – Twelve bird-themed street names have been approved by Dover District Council as the Whitfield urban expansion takes off. Building…
Warning after reported phone fraud attempts succeed in robbing 1 in 8 East Kent pensioners
A warning has been issued after scammers posing as police officers targeted East Kent pensioners to obtain financial information, bank card details, and online money transfers. On Thursday 26 January…
Folkestone residents face bill of more than £2,000 over dog mess and littering
Three residents from Folkestone face a bill totalling more than £2,000 between them for anti-social actions. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard cases involving littering, a breach of a dog Public Space…
Green Party leader welcomes more EV charging points for Folkestone and Hythe
Folkestone and Hythe’s newly installed charging points for electric vehicles (EV) are now up and running. The latest 103 points are located in 26 car parks across Folkestone & Hythe.…
Man charged over suspected prolific shoplifting in Gravesend
A suspected Gravesend shoplifter has appeared in court following investigation into five thefts over 15 days. Quantities of groceries and alcohol were reported stolen during a spate of offences in…
Police make arrests after tool thefts in Whitstable
Arrests have been made and stolen items recovered by detectives investigating tool thefts in Whitstable. Kent Police’s Chief Constable’s Crime Squad investigated two thefts in the town, which took place…
Save the Day for Dover Regatta
Dover seafront Photo: Port of Dover Dover’s most popular and anticipated event will return to the seafront this July. A highlight of the summer fun planned on Kent’s coast, the…
Folkestone man arrested over aggressive attempted robberies
Detectives investigating attempted robberies in Folkestone have made an arrest. The first attempted robbery was reported to have taken place in Cheriton High Street at 8pm on Monday 23 January…
Folkestone’s ‘American Cousin’ dies after serious illness
Peter Jurzynski pictured in Folkestone town centre It’s with much sadness that ‘Folkestone’s American Cousin’ and prolific Channel swimmer, Peter Jurzynski has passed away in a Connecticut hospital on Sunday…