Man in Maidstone attacks young woman while trying to steal handbag
An appeal has been issued by investigators following a report of an attempted robbery in Maidstone. At around 5.40pm on Thursday 21 January 2021, a woman in her 20s was…
Five cars seized in Thanet traffic checks
Five vehicles were seized by police and 14 people were reported for traffic offences during a one-day traffic operation in Thanet. Organised by the Thanet Community Policing Team (CPT), road…
Dashcam images issued following theft of dog in Hollingbourne
A dashcam image has been issued by officers investigating the reported theft of a dog in Hollingbourne. The incident happened in Upper Street at around 8.50am on Monday 18 January…
Jail for fraudster after Deal pensioner’s savings taken
A fraudster has been jailed after admitting his actions led to the loss of an elderly man’s savings. In December 2018 Charlie Anderson gained the trust of a man who…
Kent Paramedic does extra shifts to help with vaccination programme
When it comes to NHS colleagues going over and above during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis Samways-Head is definitely on the list. Lewis is not only a paramedic, working for South…
Carriage clock and vintage watch stolen in Ramsgate burglary
Information is sought after a French carriage clock and other items were stolen during a burglary in Ramsgate. Between 6.30am and 6.30pm on 21 December, a property in Borrowdale Avenue…
East Kent researchers trial black elderberry liquid as a treatment for Covid-19
Researchers at East Kent Hospitals are investigating whether a popular herbal remedy could be an effective treatment in the fight against Covid-19. The team are the first in the country…
Hundreds of fines handed out to deadly Kent COVID chancers
A staggering number of people in Kent have been fined for breaching Coronavirus legislation since March 2020 People are being urged to continue to follow lockdown guidance after figures revealed…
Faversham drug dealer jailed for over 3 years
A drug dealer from Faversham who was caught supplying cocaine and heroin has been jailed. Lewis Cady admitted selling the drugs in Faversham and was jailed for three years and…
‘Scramble’ at Folkestone Battle of Britain Memorial puts smiles on local faces
Battle of Britain Memorial site manager Jules Gomez Photo: Battle of Britain Memorial A top Kent visitor attraction forced to close because of the Covid-19 lockdown has taken the opportunity…