Did You See Suspicious Incident on M2 Motorway Slip?
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a suspicious incident on the M2 near Blue Bell Hill. On Monday 9 February 2026, at 3.08pm, Kent Police received…
Jail sentence for Prolific Canterbury Drug Dealer
A drug dealer based in Canterbury but operating across the country has been jailed following a proactive stop by local officers. Officers from Canterbury’s Neighbourhood Task Force were on duty…
‘Senseless’ Murder in Dartford
A construction worker has been convicted of murdering and robbing a customer following a dispute over owed money in Dartford. Dorin Ciorba’s victim, Osaretin Oronsaye, was found dead at his…
Three Arrested as Massive Fly-Tipping Crackdown Hits Maidstone
MAIDSTONE, KENT — A major investigation into “appalling” environmental crime has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of a vehicle, as Maidstone Borough Council steps up its war on…
Swift Justice for Maidstone Charity Shop Thief
A charity shop thief was arrested, charged and sentenced to jail less than 48 hours after stealing from a shop in Maidstone. The break in was reported to Kent Police…
Decades of Child Abuse sees Dangerous Margate Paedophile jailed for 28 Years
Duncan Bayles, a 65-year-old man formerly of Northdown Road, Margate, has been jailed for 28 years following a series of investigations into sexual offences committed against five children. The sentencing,…
The Nailbourne Awakens: Canterbury District on High Alert as Flood Defences Rise
BARHAM – Engineering teams are locked in a vigilant, around-the-clock watch as the Nailbourne surges through the district. While the river is currently tearing through Barham with an aggressive, fast-moving…
Catch the Rain: Maidstone Offers Free Water Butts to Shield Homes from Flooding
Maidstone Borough Council is empowering local households to take charge of the weather by handing out free, high-quality rainwater harvesting kits to residents in flood-prone zones. If you live in…
Big Changes Proposed for Folkestone and Hythe Parking Permits
Ever notice how when one street gets parking restrictions, the next street over suddenly becomes a chaotic game of automotive Tetris? Folkestone & Hythe District Council is looking to fix…