Kent Police Offer One Month Amnesty for Ninja Swords Before Ban
Owners of ninja swords will be able to surrender them at police stations in Kent ahead of them becoming illegal later this summer. The Government-led scheme will run from 1…
Heatwave Triggers Emergency Support for Rough Sleepers in Canterbury
Canterbury City Council has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) today, Thursday, June 19, as temperatures continue to climb. This vital support will stay in place over the coming…
Herne Bay Crackdown: Dispersal Order Targets Antisocial Behaviour
Library image Police in Herne Bay have stepped up patrols and implemented a dispersal order over the weekend in a concentrated effort to combat antisocial behaviour following a surge in…
Police in Thanet Target Illegal Food Delivery Drivers
Thanet Police have seized three cars and reported 11 drivers for traffic offences as part of ongoing work to disrupt illegal delivery drivers in Thanet. The work by Kent Police…
Suspected Nuisance E Motorcyclist Charged
A suspected careless e motorcyclist has been charged as part of a clampdown on antisocial behaviour in Medway. Kent Police was alerted to a man with an electric motorbike in…
Folkestone Teens Hooked on Fishing in Anti-Social Behaviour Drive
Library image In a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour amongst young people, an innovative project called “Fish Fest” has seen local teenagers swap potential trouble for the tranquility of the…
West Kent Shops See Shoplifting Plunge Following Crime Crackdown
Photo: Kai Pilger Pixabay Retailers across parts of west Kent are celebrating a significant drop in shoplifting offences, new figures reveal. Targeted police operations, including increased foot patrols and plain…
Folkestone Police Intensify Efforts During Knife Crime Awareness Week
It’s reported residents in the Folkestone area can be assured that their local policing team is actively engaged in tackling knife-related crime as the nation observes Knife Crime Awareness Week.…
Kent Hotel Staff on Alert to Safeguard Vulnerable Victims
Hotel staff across Swale, in North Kent have received training from local police to help them identify potential victims of exploitation, particularly children. Over a number of days from Monday,…
Man Arrested After 145mph Pursuit During Nuisance Driver Crackdown
A continued crackdown on antisocial driving across Tonbridge and Maidstone has seen one driver arrested following a 145mph pursuit. Following repeated reports of nuisance vehicles and anti-social behaviour, additional patrols…