Medway child rapist (78) facing 17 years in jail
A child rapist from Medway has been jailed for a series of offences committed almost 50 years ago. Alan Vinten repeatedly abused his victim during the 1970s, from when she…
Free activities in Folkestone district for the young people at Easter
A range of free activities for the young people of the district has been organised for the Easter school break. Folkestone & Hythe District Council is putting on fun sporting,…
Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week sees Vape Shop checks and Hotels visited
Police conducted a week of action against child sexual exploitation (CSE), coinciding with National Child Exploitation Awareness Day (March 18). Officers partnered with Trading Standards to inspect vape shops in…
Missing boy from Dover found safe and well
Kent Police reported today, 24 March 2025, a missing boy from Dover has been found safe and well. The 12 year old was reported missing on Tuesday 18 March.
Sheppey Sex Offender jailed after barrage of unsolicited, sexually explicit messages sent to young girls
A man from the Isle of Sheppey has been swiftly convicted of sexual offences following a rapid investigation by Kent Police. Oscar Robinson, 35, of no fixed address, admitted to…
Gillingham sex offender who breached court order jailed
A convicted Medway sex offender who breached the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) has been jailed. Ian Collard downloaded banned apps and set up online dating profiles…
Tunbridge Wells cops appeal for witnesses after alleged sex assaults against two teenage girls
Police are urging witnesses to come forward following the charging of a suspect in connection with alleged sexual assaults against two teenage girls. The incidents are reported to have occurred…
Ramsgate man who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children is jailed
A prison sentence has been imposed on a Ramsgate man who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children. In 2022 Paul Redford, 64, from Ramsgate, joined a social media application…
Man, 53 charged in connection with sexual assaults on two girls in Tunbridge Wells park
Library image – Pexels A suspect has been charged in connection with allegations of sexual assaults against two teenage girls in Tunbridge Wells. It is reported that on Sunday 9…
Roll up for FREE after school sports sessions for young people in Dover!
Young people in the district are being invited to a series of fun-packed multi-sport sessions in Dover during March. The free sessions are being put on by Dover District Council…