Motoring misery – M20 to be closed for Operation Brock contraflow roadworks tonight!
Drivers are being warned that the M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Tuesday (19 March) to allow the Operation Brock contraflow to be deployed. The contraflow…
£85,000 for major improvements to Whitstable swimming pool
Whitstable Swimming Pool is set for major improvements to its energy efficiency following an injection of more than £85,000 in government and Sport England cash. Canterbury City Council has successfully…
Knives and drugs seized during three-day crime crackdown in Gravesend
A crime crackdown spanning three days, saw law enforcement authorities in Gravesend confiscate two knives and significant quantities of illicit drugs. The operation, aimed at curbing criminal activity, has sent…
Reported metal pole attack on victim near Old Kent Road in Paddock Wood – Three arrested
Kent Police report they were called just before 3am on Wednesday 20 March 2024 to a disturbance at a property near Old Kent Road in Paddock Wood in which three…
Dover district ‘Dementia Safeguarding Tags’ rolled out
A new safeguarding tool is being trialled in the Dover district to help support people living with dementia. Bright yellow safeguarding tags bearing the Alzheimer’s Society forget-me-not symbol are being…
Witness appeal following attempted robbery in Tunbridge Wells
Kent Police investigators are seeking witnesses in connection with an attempted robbery that occurred in Tunbridge Wells. The incident took place around 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 18, 2024, on…
New roundabout style revealed for a ‘safer’ Running Horse Roundabout near Maidstone
Kent County Council has revealed an innovative new roundabout design in a bid to lessen crashes and bust congestion on one of Kent’s busiest routes. The new ‘Turbo Roundabout’ at…
12-year-old boy charged with attempted murder in Sittingbourne after assault on teenage girl
A 12-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons relating to his age, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon by officers investigating an…
Partner who repeatedly assaulted and stalked woman near Maidstone is jailed
Kent Police has reported that an abusive partner who repeatedly assaulted and stalked a woman near Maidstone has been jailed by Woolwich Crown Court. Jack Hennessy was responsible for a…