West Kent shoplifters targeted in Christmas crackdown
West Kent police out in force A shoplifting and anti-social behaviour crackdown by police has led to charges and numerous arrests in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in the run up…
Man jailed for 1980s sex assault on girl in Broadstairs
A jail term has been imposed on a man who indecently assaulted a girl in the 1980s. Kent Police was contacted in 2019 and it was reported that John Morony…
Folkestone Library supporters mark One Year of fighting for its reopening
Protesters outside Folkestone Library Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – The Save Folkestone Library campaign group hosted a literary event on Wednesday evening at the Community Room on The…
Abusive bully from Sittingbourne jailed after throttling woman and threatening to kill her
The victim of a violent and controlling man from Sittingbourne has seen him jailed. During 2022, the woman was in a relationship with Nuno Rodrigues and suffered constant assaults at…
Urgh! – One in ten chance of clogging your pipes on Christmas Day with Turkey Fat
There is a one in ten chance of a Turkey fatberg blockage in customers’ pipes and drains during the festive period, if householders tip fat, oil and grease down the…
Suspect who harassed women in Maidstone streets held by cops
A suspect has been remanded in custody in connection with several incidents in Maidstone where women have been approached and harassed in the street. It is alleged that during November…