Folkestone and Hythe Police alert residents to costly heating oil thefts
Heating oil theft is extremely costly and makes you question the safety of your home. Thieves are attracted to the remote location of many heating oil tanks and can steal…
Warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kent for Sunday and Monday
Met Office forecasters are warning of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kent from 4.00pm on Sunday to 5.00am on Monday 24 October which could lead to flooding and disruption. The…
Latest Scam Alerts from Kent County Council
As the number of scams continues to increase, this is Kent County Council’s regular round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Anyone can be a victim of a…
Energy Bill text scams are out to steal your bank details
Don’t be fooled! Action Fraud has recently received 139 crime reports relating to fake text messages purporting to be from the UK government. The texts state that the recipient is…
Ashford council’s ‘Lifeline Anytime’ provides 24/7 emergency alarm service
Ashford Borough Council’s community alarm service, Ashford Lifeline has relaunched as Lifeline Anytime, along with a brand new website. Over 2,000 people across the South East know that help is…
Warning of this week’s latest scams from Kent Trading Standards
As the number of scams continues to increase, here is a round-up of the latest scams reported by Kent residents. Anyone can be a victim of a scam. It is…
Heavy rain expected in Kent and Sussex on Friday and Saturday
Heavy rain may affect southeast England through Friday, 23rd and into Saturday, 24th September, leading to possible flooding and difficult travel conditions. The Met Office is warning people in Kent…
Warnings of latest scams circulating in Kent
Kent County Council has released an ‘alert list’ of the latest scams doing the rounds across the county. As the number of scams continues to increase, here is our regular…
Parked car warning to drivers in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh
Kent Police has been receiving a large number of calls reporting vehicle interference and people trying car doors in the early hours of the morning at locations around Folkestone, Hythe…
Deadly algae confirmed in River Medway
River users urged to stay away from affected river stretch from Tonbridge to Yalding The Environment Agency is alerting boaters, rivers users, dog walkers and residents following the confirmed presence…