A suspected thief has been arrested after he ran from a bakery in front of officers on foot patrol in Chatham. The man was seen leaving the High Street business…
Library images – Party time Kent Police officers made nearly 400 arrests as part of the annual drink and drug driving campaign which took place between 1 December 2023 and…
Protesters outside Folkestone Library Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff – The Save Folkestone Library campaign group hosted a literary event on Wednesday evening at the Community Room on The…
A new initiative by Kent Police aims to reduce sexual offences and protect people who enjoy nightlife in the county. The initiative involves a team of specialist officers who are…
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition calling for the return of Eurostar services. They join a growing number of voices from across the county and beyond expressing their…
More than 100 arrests for drink or drug driving offences have been made during the first week of Kent Police’s annual road safety campaign. Officers from the force’s Roads Policing…
Would-be thieves are are being warned that there will be no let-up on a police crackdown on shoplifting after another suspect was charged with a series of offences across Tunbridge…
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…
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…
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…
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