Medway cannabis bust: £200,000 farm dismantled
Library image Continued efforts by Kent Police to disrupt the activity of criminal networks have resulted in a 500 cannabis plant cultivation being dismantled and plants destroyed in Medway. Officers…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service unleashes firefighting robot!
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has revolutionised its firefighting capabilities by becoming one of the first in the UK to deploy a state-of-the-art firefighting robot! This cutting-edge technology is…
Two men attempt to force their way into Tonbridge home
Library image Kent Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary in Tonbridge. Man sought by police Image:…
Community mourns loss of Tsige Simmons
Photo and words by Ray Duff The flowers and other memorials at St John’s Church More than 100 people from Folkestone gathered at St. John’s Church on Monday, January 20th,…
Kent Police appeal for witnesses after man is reportedly raped on Margate promenade
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported rape in Margate on Tuesday evening. The incident is alleged to have occurred between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM on January…
Have your say to help shape the £10m Thanet Health Hub
A multi-million pound state-of-the-art health hub in the heart of Thanet is a step closer to reality this week. With NHS funding secured to the tune of £10million, it is…
Elderly targeted in spate of phone calls from fraudsters claiming to be police officers
Library image Residents are reminded to be vigilant after fraudsters posing as police officers targeted pensioners in Tunbridge Wells in attempts to steal money. On Thursday 16 January 2025, emergency…
Storm Éowyn set to batter Kent with gale-force winds
Library image: Dziana Hasanbekava – Pexels Kent is bracing for the impact of Storm Éowyn, which is expected to bring very strong winds and significant disruption across the region on…
‘Wheels of Misfortune’ – Gravesend crackdown nets drugs, cash and unroadworthy vehicles
A multi-agency operation in Gravesend on Friday, January 17th, resulted in the seizure of drugs, cash, and multiple unroadworthy vehicles, while also targeting those using cars to commit crimes. Local…
Cops seize thousands in cash and cigarettes in Canterbury bust
In a dramatic late-night operation, officers from the east Kent policing team seized a significant amount of cash, a stash of cigarettes, plus a baseball bat following a suspicious vehicle…