Police Campaign Slashes Chatham Crime!
Kent Police is continuing its campaign to reduce crime in Chatham through the relentless pursuit of persistent and prolific offenders. In the year to the end of May, there were…
Two Arrests After Rash of Motorbike Thefts in West Kent
A pair of teenagers have been arrested following a series of motorcycle thefts in west Kent. Between 4 April and 9 August 2026, Kent Police received 11 reports of motorbike…
Bumbling Woodworker Trumped by Six-Legged Sawyer!
Alkham Village – Library Image By Alan Latham – I consider myself quite handy with a saw and drill, though my dental work leaves a lot to be desired when…
£70K of Play Equipment Arrives in Cheriton Rec
Cheriton Road New dynamic play equipment specifically aimed at toddlers and teenagers has been added to Cheriton Recreation Ground. Using development levies aimed at improving local infrastructure, Folkestone & Hythe…
Hythe High Street to Lose TG Jones as Store Closure Confirmed
By Ray Duff HYTHE — High Street shoppers are set to lose a long-standing fixture in the town following news that the local TG Jones—formerly WHSmith—is closing its doors. Large…
Police Appeal Over Sevenoaks Van Theft
Library Image Officers investigating the theft of a commercial vehicle in Sevenoaks are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, and private CCTV. Kent Police were called at 3:30 pm on Thursday,…
Firefighters Extinguish Margate Shed Blaze as Fire Spreads to Nearby Homes
Library image Three fire engines responded to reports of a shed fire on Brooke Avenue in Margate early Wednesday morning. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the scene…
Extended Closure Order Protects Swanscombe Residents From Antisocial Behaviour
A court has extended a closure order on a Keary Road property in Swanscombe by an additional three months to curb persistent antisocial behaviour and suspected drug dealing. The extension…
Teenage Girl Missing From Maidstone For a Week – Update
A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Maidstone since Tuesday 25 August 2026 has been safely located say Kent Police. Officers would like to thank all those who assisted their enquiries…