Two charged over £5million gambling investment scam in Folkestone
A gambling investment scam based in Folkestone which is alleged to have defrauded victims out of more than £5 million has seen two men charged. It is reported between July…
Pet rabbit survives but cat dies in St Dunstans, Canterbury house fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service report it was called to reports of a living room fire at a house in St Dunstans, Canterbury on Sunday evening. Two fire engines arrived…
Nuisance car meet drivers racing on A20 targeted by officers at the weekend
A motorist who appeared to be racing a marked police car was among the nuisance drivers targeted by officers at the weekend. The man reached speeds of 56mph in a…
Fire crews battle garage blaze in Herne Bay
Library image A garage fire in Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, which was reported shortly after 5.00am on 9 April 2024 has been extinguished by crews and people in the area…
Three charged over alleged theft of building materials in Broadstairs and Birchington
Police in Thanet have charged three men after building materials were reportedly stolen from two addresses in the Thanet area. On Friday 1 March 2024, it is alleged that scrap…
Prolific Chatham thief jailed immediately during Medway retail crime crackdown
In a relentless effort to combat retail crime, authorities in Medway have secured a significant victory after a prolific thief has been swiftly sentenced to prison, while another suspect faces…
Appeal after car passenger allegedly pushed woman off her bike into ditch in Edenbridge
Do you know this man? Images: Kent Police Police investigating a report of a serious assault on a cyclist in Edenbridge have issued images of a man they want to…
Thieves allegedly walk out of business with £7,000 worth of power tools near Sittingbourne
It is alleged between 9.30am and 9.40am on Friday 5 April 2024 a group of men entered a business in Sheppey Way, Bobbing and left without paying for several cordless…
Strong winds set to bring hazardous conditions to Kent coast
Library image — The Met Office is warning of strong winds on along the Channel coast of Kent during Monday evening and Tuesday night. It’s likely that some coastal routes,…
Invitation into personal sanctuary of iconic filmmaker and artist in Dungeness
Photo: Library image – Terence Scott – Hawkinge Gazette — A new book published on 4th April 2024 invites readers into the personal sanctuary of the iconic artist and filmmaker,…