E-Scooters and Car Seized Across Swale
Kent Police Officers from the Community Safety Unit carried out proactive patrols in Minster-on-Sea on Friday 29 May 2026, during which three illegal e-scooters were stopped and seized as part…
Kent Police Launch Targeted Summer Operation to Tackle Antisocial Behaviour
Kent Police have launched a targeted summer operation to tackle antisocial behaviour across the county following a surge of visitors during the recent May heatwave. Neighbourhood policing teams are deploying…
Folkestone Town Council Secures Freehold of Library at 2 Grace Hill for Vibrant Community Hub
The Library Entrance at 2 Grace Hill in Folkestone – Photo: Ray Duff Folkestone Town Council (FTC) is pleased to announce that, following positive and constructive negotiations with Kent County…
Public Consultation Launched for Kent Downs Management Plan and Design Guidance
Hawkinge Gazette contributor, Ray Duff, has informed us of a public consultation opened to gather feedback on the draft Kent Downs Management Plan 2027–2032 alongside a new Landscape-led Design Handbook.…
Multi-Agency Raid in Medway Nets Arrest and Seizure of Illicit Goods
A joint enforcement operation in Medway resulted in the seizure of illegal goods and an arrest. A coordinated enforcement operation targeting organised crime in Medway has resulted in an arrest…
Large Crowd in Folkestone Brave Weather To Join UK-Wide Protest Against Sewage Dumping
Photo: Ray Duff FOLKESTONE – Words and Photos: Ray Duff – A large crowd in Folkestone braved cold weather and rain on Saturday afternoon to join a nationwide “Paddle Out”…
Folkestone & Hythe Unleash Robot-Guts and Purple Giants to Crush Coastal Trash!
Folkestone & Hythe District Council will be tackling litter this summer with new high‑capacity compactor bins, additional crews and the return of e‑bike collections at key coastal hotspots. The initiatives…
Kent Shoplifter Handed Multi-Store Ban After Two-Year Campaign
A prolific thief who spent more than two years systematically targeting retailers across Kent has been hit with a stringent Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). The legal restriction, secured by Kent…
Gillingham Sees Significant Crime Drop In Wake of Targeted Patrols
Gillingham town centre has experienced a notable shift in safety as total reported crime fell by 9.4% between January and March 2026. This downward trend, representing 74 fewer offences than…
Gravesend Crackdown: Law Enforcement Seizes Fleet of Illegal E-Bikes and Scooters in Targeted Raid
Law enforcement teams in Gravesend have successfully removed more than a dozen illegal electric bikes and scooters from local streets during a targeted day of action against anti-social riding. Working…