Life sentences for couple who murdered toddler in ‘frenzied attack’
A mother and her partner have received life sentences for murdering her 18-month-old son in Hernhill near Faversham. The judge, Mr Justice Cavanagh, is reported saying that the ‘frenzied attack’…
‘Despicable’ Whitstable pervert, 76, faces another 21-years in jail for historic sex crimes
A jailed sex offender from Whitstable will serve a further 21-year prison term after a new investigation uncovered crimes that took place almost sixty years ago. On 10 May 2022…
Adoptive father found guilty of murdering Gravesend toddler
The adoptive father of a two-year-old girl has been found guilty of her murder. The toddler Zahra Ghulami was taken to a hospital in Dartford on Wednesday 27 May 2020…
Cold-Health Alert issued for Kent and Medway amid freezing temperatures
People who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office have warned that people who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses, such as…
Barming kids have a blast at revamped Maidstone playgrounds!
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) has given two playgrounds in Barming, Maidstone a makeover, adding new and exciting equipment for the young ones. At Freshland Road Play Area, kids can enjoy…
Man jailed for 1980s sex assault on girl in Broadstairs
A jail term has been imposed on a man who indecently assaulted a girl in the 1980s. Kent Police was contacted in 2019 and it was reported that John Morony…
Young people in Dover learn to spot and prevent exploitation
Young people in the Dover area have been learning how to spot and prevent exploitation with support from Kent Police’s Child-Centred Policing Team. Officers have held assemblies at a number…
Kent child sex offender who caused horrific and incalculable damage to victim jailed for 17 years
A man found guilty of more than a dozen child sex offences has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Luke Wallace from Swanley was responsible for a catalogue of…
No tree left bare for hundreds of vulnerable children across Folkestone and Hythe
FHDC staff receiving gift vouchers from The Channel Rotary Club President Derek Harris Hundreds of vulnerable children and young people in Folkestone and Hythe district will be receiving a loving…