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…
Witness Appeal Launched Following Serious Assault in Rochester High Street
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man sustained serious head injuries during what was reported to be an unprovoked assault in Rochester. The incident occurred on…
Children Missing From Medway Safely Located
Kent Police has reported two children from Medway missing from Sunday 8 February 2026 have been safely located. Thank you for assisting with our appeal.
Turner Contemporary Celebrates 15th Anniversary With Unveiling of Huge David Hockney iPad Painting
Library image Celebrating the gallery’s 15th anniversary this spring, Turner Contemporary has announced that David Hockney’s huge iPad painting will be unveiled on 1 April 2026. Measuring seven by ten…
Justice Sought After Driver Attacked in Northfleet Crash Aftermath
Kent Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a driver was reportedly assaulted following a road traffic collision near Northfleet on Saturday morning. Officers were called to the…
Fire at Derelict Margate Building – Suspected Arson Investigation Launched
MARGATE — Authorities are investigating a suspected case of arson after a fire broke out at a derelict property on Northdown Road on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The Kent Fire…