Pair jailed for more than 11 years after vicious aggravated burglary in Folkestone
Two men who attacked a victim during an aggravated burglary in Folkestone have been jailed for a total of 11 years. Darren Griffin and Jack Mayers broke into a flat…
30th anniversary of ‘Queen Mum’ unveiling National Memorial to the Few at Capel-le-Ferne
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother at the opening of the Memorial in 1993 While locals will know that Capel-le-Ferne is renowned for its microclimate, the weather on Sunday…
Herne Bay woman in 60s sexually assaulted by man who forced his way in as she opened door
An appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage has been issued following the sexual assault of a woman in Herne Bay. The victim, a woman in her 60s, opened the door…
Sneaky crooks in Thanet grabbing cash, tools and bags from parked cars and vans
Some sneaky crooks have been checking out vehicles and grabbing cash, tools and bags during June. They struck in Birchington, Westgate-on-Sea and Ramsgate between 16 and 20 June 2023. Inspector…
Violent robber smashed into pensioners’ home and kicked man in 80s in the head
A robber has been jailed for eight years after he targeted two elderly people at a Maidstone property. During the evening of 8 April 2023, the pensioners were at home…
Two vehicles believed to have been set on fire ‘deliberately’ in Lydd
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a car alight in Cannon Street, in Lydd, Romney Marsh shortly before 11pm yesterday evening (3 July) Two fire engines…
Developer fined over planning rules at Manston housing project
Thanet District Council reports that a developer who did not follow the conditions of its planning permission for a housing project in Manston has been fined. The council’s Legal and…
Jet ski riders who scared off seals at Pegwell Bay in trouble with police
Jet ski riders who scared off seals at Pegwell Bay are in trouble with the police. The seals, who are having their pups, were forced to run into the water…
Flasher hops on bike after exposing himself to paddle boarders on river Medway
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of indecent exposure towards victims using the river Medway Officers are investigating separate incidents over recent weeks where victims using the River Medway…