Maidstone Winter Community Support Fund – Apply now!
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is encouraging local community groups to apply now for the new Winter Community Support Fund. Applications are now open online for the MBC Winter Community Support…
Shoplifting offences rise in west Kent as cops intensify crackdown
A total of 22 charges have been secured during the latest action to tackle shoplifters across west Kent. Two prolific offenders are now facing sentencing for a string of thefts…
Safety tips for women and girls in West Kent public and private spaces
West Kent Police Officers have been speaking to women and girls in Swanley and New Ash Green to identify further opportunities to enhance their safety. On Wednesday 15 November, patrols talked to residents and commuters…
Kent Police back National week of action in crusade to tackle personal robbery
A national crusade aimed at tackling personal robbery launched yesterday in Kent. Between Monday 20 November and Sunday 26 November 2023 Operation Calibre will see officers from Kent Police join all other forces in raising…
Beware, you’ve been warned! Kent Police on the trail of uninsured drivers
A campaign to reduce the amount of people killed and seriously injured on Kent’s roads continues this week with officers from the Roads Policing Unit supporting a national campaign targeting…
Kent Police joins nationwide effort to combat knife crime
Kent Police’s work to tackle knife crime continues this week as it joins with forces all over the country in a national week of action. Operation Sceptre takes place from Monday 13…
Kent businesses can apply for a grant of £1,000 to support breastfeeding mothers
Kent businesses and organisations including voluntary, community and social enterprise groups can apply for a £1,000 grant from Kent County Council (KCC) to make their premises more breastfeeding friendly for…
New fire safety campaign uses animations to educate residents
A fire safety campaign called “Let’s Stay Fire Safe” has recently launched in Kent and Medway, featuring two animations that illustrate how to prevent and escape fires. The animations focus…
Women and girls get night safety support from police in Rochester
A commitment to ensuring women and girls remain safe while they enjoy a night out in Medway has seen officers visit Rochester as part of a pre-planned operation. Patrols from…
Campaigners rally to save Folkestone library
The gathering outside Grace Hill Library Photo: Ray Duff Story and photos by Ray Duff – A group of campaigners gathered outside the Grace Hill Folkestone Library on Saturday to…