Man Arrested After Stabbing in Margate
Library image A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault in Margate early Saturday morning that left a man in his 40s with an injury consistent…
Folkestone Protest Highlights Gaza Crisis for Third Time
Heartfelt banner messages near the seafront – Photo and words by Ray Duff A third protest was held in Folkestone on Friday evening to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis…
Sittingbourne Man Who Groomed and Abused Teenage Girls Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Jail
A man from Sittingbourne has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for sexually abusing and grooming young teenage girls. Bradley Kite, 42, from the town, pleaded guilty…
Burglary near Ashford prompts appeal for footage
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam or CCTV footage after a burglary in the Ashford area. The incident, which took place in Old Surrenden Manor Road, between Bethersden and…
Step Aboard a 17th-Century Galleon in Dover Marina
Words and Picture by Ray Duff A rare opportunity awaits in Dover as a towering replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon, fresh from a journey of over 35,000 nautical miles,…
Nuke Regulator Blasts Dungeness A Over Fire Safety Failures
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has served an enforcement notice to Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) after finding significant fire safety deficiencies at the Dungeness A nuclear site. The notice…
Boy,4, Dies in Tragic Collision With Bus Outside Margate Hospital
Kent Police was called to Ramsgate Road shortly after 4pm on Thursday 7 August 2025 following a report of an incident involving a bus and a pedestrian outside Queen Elizabeth…
Jail Time for Cannabis Cultivator After Broadstairs Bust
A man from Broadstairs has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term following the discovery of a large-scale cannabis operation inside his home. The bust occurred in the early hours…
Police Seek Witnesses After Indecent Exposure Arrest in Gravesend
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Gravesend’s Perry Street on Tuesday. The incident is reported to have occurred around 4pm…
Hay Bales on Fire Near Canterbury
Kent Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire involving hay bales near Lower Hardres, Canterbury. The incident, which took place on Faussett Hill, was reported at 7:52am on Thursday,…