Chatham man charged over alleged sexual assault of woman on bus from Snodland
A woman reported that on Thursday 30 May 2024, a male stranger got onto the same bus her and her friend who were traveling from Snodland towards Larkfield. As they…
Former teacher charged with historic sexual abuse at prep school near Tunbridge Wells
A 75-year-old former teacher has been charged following allegations of non-recent sexual abuse at a school near Tunbridge Wells. The offences are reported to have happened between 1979 and 1985,…
County line drug dealers from North Kent convicted following lengthy investigation
Two county line drug dealers have been jailed following an investigation by Kent Police’s County Lines and Gangs Team. Ashley Morris was jailed for seven years on Wednesday 5 June…
Jet fans fault in Thanet Way tunnel at Chestfield shuts road for emergency safety work
Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way near Whitstable has been closed from today (Tuesday 11 June) following routine inspections which found a safety critical fault identified with the jet…
Stolen bikes recovered in Tunbridge Wells: Are they yours?
Victims of thefts are being sought as police try to identify the owners of two stolen bicycles which were recovered from an address in Tunbridge Wells. The two bikes recovered…
Final countdown to Ashford Food and Drink Fest
It’s the final countdown to the annual Ashford Food and Drink Festival, the month-long celebration of the fabulous food and drink experiences in and around Ashford town centre! Throughout July,…
Former cop from Ashford charged with series of rapes
A former Kent Police officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and misconduct in a public office. He was the subject of an investigation by detectives from the Kent…
‘Reach the Beach’ Hop on FREE Summer bus service in Folkestone
A free summer holiday bus service takes to the road in Folkestone next month (from 20th July). The “Reach the Beach” service will bring visitors and residents from the town’s…
Man behind shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Whitstable sent back to jail after knife incident
After a brief spell of freedom a man behind shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Whitstable town centre has been sent back to prison after being found with a knife in…
Folkestone D-Day service marks the 80th anniversary of Normandy Campaign
On Thursday 6 June 2024 the annual service to mark the 80th anniversary for all Normandy Veterans who fought and died in the Normandy Campaign in June 1944 was held…