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…
Ashford man remanded in custody after stalking charges
An investigation by Kent Police has seen an Ashford man charged with stalking offences. On Friday 7 June 2024 police carried out proactive enquiries as part of a Stalking Protection…
Pet dogs, cat and rabbit die in Deal house fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a blaze at a house on the Fairway in Deal. Four fire engines were sent to the scene, and crews,…
Two women and a man suspected of shoplifting charged as west Kent crackdown continues
A crackdown on shoplifting across west Kent has seen another three suspects charged. Two women and a man will appear before court in connection with repeated offences at stores in…
Series of CCTV images released as police probe Margate blaze
Library image Detectives investigating a suspicious fire in Margate have released a series of images of a man they want to speak to. The fire was reported to have been…
Folkestone’s sun-kissed summer plans for smorgasbord of town centre fun !
Residents and visitors alike can look forward to a series of lively events taking place in Folkestone town centre over the summer months. The series, dubbed Folke About Town, includes…
Fire crews battle blaze on Romney Marsh
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a roof alight on a building in Station Road, New Romney shortly before 8.00pm this evening 9 June.…