HGV on the A2 which caught fire near Dover causing serious hold-ups has remaining fuel removed
On Friday, 4 August, a fire broke out in a HGV on the Jubilee Way (A2) towards Duke of York’s roundabout in Dover. Four fire engines from Kent Fire and…
Man charged over sexual offence and breaching stalking protection order at University of Kent
A Canterbury man is to appear in court accused of carrying out a sexual offence and breaching his stalking protection order. On Wednesday 15 March 2023, a woman reported she…
‘Despicable’ paedophile jailed over historic sexual offences in Ashford village
A 77-year-old man who carried out a series of sexual offences against two girls in the 1970s and 80s is beginning a 15-year jail term. Fred Livesley, was investigated by…
Burglars escape on pushbikes after robbing Sevenoaks jewellers
A suspected burglar has been charged following a break-in at a Sevenoaks business. In the early hours of Tuesday 25 July 2023, two men are reported to have cycled to…
Police arrest teen in Gravesend off-road bike operation
Ongoing work to combat the anti-social use of off-road bikes has been carried out in Gravesend. The five-day operation ran between Wednesday 26 and Sunday 30 July 2023 and covered…
Suspected shoplifter captured on CCTV with brand new saucepans in Tunbridge Wells
A man suspected of stealing kitchenware from a Tunbridge Wells shop has been swiftly tracked down and arrested by officers engaged in Kent Police’s Safer Summer campaign. On Monday 31…
Lorry fire on A2 causing severe traffic delays to Dover Port
Queues near Dover due to a lorry fire on A2 Picture: Highways England A lorry caught fire on the Jubilee Way (A2) near the Duke of York’s roundabout in Dover…
Police seize car and report six drivers after call to nuisance vehicles gathering near Sandwich
Police have seized a car and reported six drivers following a call to nuisance vehicles between Sandwich and Dover. On the evening of Sunday 30 August 2023, officers were called…
Women and girls get night safety support from police in Rochester
A commitment to ensuring women and girls remain safe while they enjoy a night out in Medway has seen officers visit Rochester as part of a pre-planned operation. Patrols from…
Help! Time is running out for Big Butterfly Count
Last year’s most common species, the Gatekeeper Photo: Liam Richardson – Butterfly Conservation Do you love butterflies and moths? Do you want to help protect them from the effects of…