Library image A 66-year-old man from Swanscombe has been charged with multiple child sex offences spanning several decades. The man, from Swanscombe, Kent, appeared in court following an investigation by…
A major refurbishment of the district’s flagship play area has been given the green light by cabinet members on Folkestone and Hythe Council. Councillors agreed a £750,000 budget for the…
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,…
A 21-year-old man from Meopham has been jailed for three years and four months after admitting to a string of offences involving the online grooming and abuse of multiple young…
Library image: Pixabay A heartfelt appeal is going out across Kent this Foster Care Fortnight (May 12th – 25th) as Kent County Council and Kent Fostering champion the incredible work…
A registered sex offender, bound by stringent internet access restrictions, was discovered using a laptop to obtain illegal images of children following an unannounced police visit in a Kent town.…
Kent Police has said a teenager and her baby reported missing from Medway since Tuesday 13 May 2025 have been found safe and well. Thank you for assisting with the…
Police have arrested an 11-year-old boy from Chatham in connection with an alleged assault at a newsagent on Main Road, Hoo. Kent Police were called to the business on Saturday,…
Deal’s revamped Travers Road play area is now open, featuring new jungle-themed equipment, a basket swing, and a roundabout, thanks to a £34k developer contribution. This follows news of £180k…
A Dover sex offender has been jailed after specialist Kent Police officers tracked him down 100 miles from home. Matthew Downing was issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)…
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