Arrest on suspicion of arson follows suspicious fire in Margate
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at a property in Margate. Kent Police was called at 5.45am on Thursday 21 December to a report of…
CCTV images released after man exposes himself at Canterbury West station
British Transport Police detectives investigating an incident of indecent exposure at around 9.30pm on Saturday 25 November at Canterbury West railway station have released two images in connection with the…
Emergency closure of M20 near Channel Tunnel Update – strike called off
Library image Kent Police has reported the M20 coastbound carriageway between Junctions 8 and 9 is temporarily closed due to the suspension of Eurotunnel services at the Channel Tunnel after…
Dover man sentenced for violent unprovoked assault on woman in Maidstone
Kent Police has reported a violent man from Dover has been sentenced following an unprovoked assault on a woman in Maidstone. On New Years’ Eve in 2022, Joe Smith went…
New police tactic protecting people enjoying nights out launched in Canterbury
A new initiative by Kent Police aims to reduce sexual offences and protect people who enjoy nightlife in the county. The initiative involves a team of specialist officers who are…
Welcoming ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Winter bites Ashford Borough Council has announced that four of its Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment…
Kent child sex offender who caused horrific and incalculable damage to victim jailed for 17 years
A man found guilty of more than a dozen child sex offences has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Luke Wallace from Swanley was responsible for a catalogue of…