Kent county lines couple who exploited a 13-year-old boy jailed for 12 years
A “callous” couple who used a 13-year-old boy to run heroin and crack cocaine from London to Kent have been jailed for a combined 12 years following a British Transport…
Hugo scoops Folkestone Museum’s Platinum Badge
Hugo Barnes in front of the oil painting ‘Arrival of the Belgian Refugees’ by Fredo Franzoni, gifted to the town of Folkestone in 1916 as an appreciation for its care…
Tory-run KCC let down special needs children claims Lib Dem leader
Last week on Tuesday 11th October 2022, Kent County Council’s Scrutiny Committee met at Sessions House in Maidstone to focus on the SEND (special educational needs or disability) Transport Review…
Odds of achieving stacked against deaf pupils in South East
Library image Just one in 20 teachers in the South East of England think the current education system allows deaf children to hit their full potential, a new survey from…
Report of 3-year-old girl bitten on face by dog whilst riding scooter in Ramsgate
Witnesses to an incident in which a dog is reported to have bitten a child in Ramsgate are being urged to come forward. The three-year-old girl was riding her scooter…
£400,000 swish new play area destined for Central Park in Ashford
Work is set to begin bringing a swish new accessible play area and outdoor gym to Central Park, Park Farm, Ashford. Equipment People will be able to enjoy exciting new…
Kent children’s charity partners with Superheroes Tri on TV this Sunday
Yasmina dressed as Superman taking part in the Superheroes challenge in her walker Local children’s charity Tree of Hope is hoping one of the families they support will be featured…
Canterbury child sex offender handed extended sentence
An extended sentence has been imposed on a man who committed sexual offences against two boys. Karl Kennett sexually assaulted a boy of primary school age at an address in…
Did you see attempted robbery by boys in Westgate?
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery in Westgate-on-Sea are appealing for witnesses to come forward. It was reported that between 10pm and 10.20pm on Monday 1 August 2022 the victims, three…