£240k Cocaine Haul Found in Broadstairs Bedside Table
A Broadstairs man is behind bars after Kent Police discovered a massive stash of cocaine hidden in a bedside drawer. The discovery was made on Thursday, March 12, when officers…
Urgent Vaccination Drive at University of Kent as Meningitis Cases Rise
Library image Unsplash CANTERBURY – Health officials have escalated their response to an “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent, confirming today that 20 cases of invasive meningococcal disease…
Dangerous Driver Jailed for Killing Pedestrian While Knowing of His Severe Sight Loss
A 58-year-old motorist who knowingly ignored a severe visual impairment has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison after striking and killing a pedestrian in Tunbridge Wells.…
Folkestone and Hythe Groups Align to Strengthen Veteran Support
Folkestone & Hythe District Council recently hosted a landmark summit at the Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre in Cheriton, bringing together diverse charities and organizations to fortify the local “safety net”…
Man Charged Following Sequential Sexual Assaults in Rochester
A 36-year-old Rochester man has been remanded in custody after being charged with two counts of sexual assault. The charges follow an investigation by local authorities into reports of two…
Thanet Drug Lord Jailed After Singing About ‘Dirty Money’ on His Own CCTV
A ringleader from Thanet who coordinated a massive narcotics operation across East Kent has been sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court to 15 years in prison after his own security cameras…
Sexual Assaults in Canterbury – Suspect Charged
Kent Police was called to Canterbury city centre shortly after 3am on Saturday 14 March 2026 after two girls in their late teens were walking from the direction of Rhodaus…
Kent and South East Road Repairs Face £2.82 Billion Backlog Despite Funding Boost
The 31st Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey reveals that road users in the South East should not expect immediate improvements to local networks, despite a 17% increase in…
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Claims Lives of Students
An “unprecedented” meningitis outbreak in Kent has claimed the lives of an 18-year-old sixth-form student and a 21-year-old university student. Health officials have confirmed 11 additional hospitalizations and are treating…
Folkestone Swaps Cameras for Common Sense as ANPR Trial Scrapped
The cameras are coming down and the pressure is off for Folkestone motorists. After a year of glitches, queues, and constant feedback from frustrated locals, Folkestone & Hythe District Council…