Jetskis abandoned in thick mud after rescue of two casualties off Isle of Sheppey
Library image The Sheerness RNLI inshore lifeboat took part in the rescue of two jet skiers who had gone aground in thick mud in The Swale off the Isle of…
Fire crews warn of using electrical chargers at night after Romney Marsh blaze
Following a blaze at a house in New Romney in the early hours of yesterday morning, fire crews are warning people of using electrical chargers at night. Kent Fire and…
Coastguards assist rescue of man stuck in mud up to his waist on Romney Marsh beach
The rescue on Littlestone beach A Coastguard rescue team were quick to respond after a family called 999 when a man became stuck in mud up to his waist on…
Residents urged to heed warnings as rampant bonfire spreads to shed and fences
Kent Fire and Rescue Service has been called again to an ‘out-of-control’ bonfire – this time at Romney Marsh. Two fire engines were sent to the home in Coast Drive…
Bid to save dog at Sunny Sands in Folkestone aborted as rising tide thwarts rescue
Kent Fire and Rescue crews were called to reports of a trapped dog in the rocks at Sunny Sands Beach in Folkestone. The owner of the dog called 999 around…
Major search for person in the sea off Margate
A major search has taken place off the north Kent coast following reports of a swimmer possibly in difficulties off Margate. Kent Police received reports just before midnight on Saturday…
Witness appeal after girl hit by car in North Street Ashford
Police Officers investigating a collision in Ashford are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Kent Police was called at 5.45pm on Friday 28 May 2021 following a report of…
Emergency services scrambled to rescue teenager at Folkestone Harbour Arm
Kent Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard was called to reports of a person stuck in mud off the Harbour Arm, in Folkestone just after 11.30 this morning, 2…
Busy day for Margate Lifeboat after seaside visitors cut off by high spring tides
Margate’s RNLI inshore lifeboat has been in action responding to reports of people cut off by high spring tides in the Kingsgate area. UK Coastguard received a report around 2pm…
Seven injured including two seriously as explosion rocks homes in Ashford
An explosion in Ashford has resulted in two people sustaining serious injuries. Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service were called to Mill View,…