Don’t be surprised to see Dartford police patrols out in force
Library image – Police patrol – Residents and visitors to Dartford shouldn’t be shocked to see additional police patrols in the town centre over the weekend. The area has recently…
Jailed Canterbury shoplifter to be banned from city centre after release
A serial shoplifter who also attacked a restaurant worker in Canterbury has been jailed and barred from the city centre upon his release. Officers from the city’s Community Safety Unit…
Two men arrested over attempted metal theft in Canterbury
Two men have been arrested after an attempt was made to steal metal from a business in Canterbury. Kent Police was called to the Wincheap Industrial Estate at around 8.40pm…
Kent County Council’s Chief Executive to retire after ongoing Covid health issues
The Chief Executive Officer of Kent County Council (KCC), David Cockburn, is to retire from his post this summer. David, who has been the Council’s most senior officer since December…
Victim in 50s treated in hospital after assault by three men in Tunbridge Wells
– Library image – Three men have been quickly arrested following a report of an assault in Tunbridge Wells town centre. The incident happened in Grosvenor Road at around 8pm…
Two women jailed for £289,000 scam of Rochester business
Two female fraudsters have been jailed after they used company credit cards and accounts to clear personal debt and buy luxury items for themselves. Over the course of five years,…
Waste bin fire spreads to shed and gardens on Romney Marsh
Three Kent Fire and Rescue Service fire engines were called shortly before 2.00pm today (20 April) to reports of a shed fire which had spread to neighbouring gardens and fence…
Ignoring planning breaches won’t make them go away warns council as Lydd man handed £1,000 court bill
A landowner in Lydd has been found guilty of failing to comply with a Planning Contravention Notice issued by Folkestone & Hythe District Council. The man was visited by Folkestone…
CCTV issued after thefts from cars in Sandwich
– Library image – CCTV images have been issued of a man police would like to speak to following thefts from cars in the Dover district. Kent Police is investigating…
White gold diamond necklace and Rolex Submariner watch stolen in Broadstairs burglary
Police are appealing for information after watches and jewellery were stolen from a Broadstairs property. Between 1.10pm on 25 March 2023 and 10.30am the following morning, it was reported that…