Legacy of ‘Sailors Friend’ celebrated in Folkestone
Samuel Plimsoll’s grave at St Martin’s Church Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – On Saturday, about 40 people gathered at the annual event to honour Samuel…
Campaign to protect Maidstone retailers sees burglar and thief jailed
The ongoing campaign to protect Maidstone retailers from crime has continued with a prison sentence for a burglar and thief. On 28 February 2023, a man who went to a…
Police bust two suspected drug dealers in north Kent
The fight against drug crime in north Kent has scored another victory as police discovered drugs in two separate raids last week. On Thursday, June 1, a team of Kent…
Folkestone and Hythe council to decide on future of Princes Parade tomorrow
A report has been published asking the Leader to make a decision about the Princes Parade site. The current planning permission has an implementation date of 17 July 2023, after…
Three charged over massive cannabis cultivation in Ramsgate
Library image – Cannabis – A massive cannabis farm was busted by police in Ramsgate after they searched a deserted building in School Lane, Ramsgate. The officers discovered over a…
Dungeness lifeboat and helicopter in yacht rescue drama
A yacht with two people on board that was taking on water was rescued by Dungeness lifeboat on Thursday morning, 1 June. The UK Coastguard received a distress call from…