Thanet child abuser jailed for ten years
A Thanet man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for non-recent child abuse. Daniel Davis committed the offences over a number of years and would carry out some…
Free ice cream* at opening of Hunter Avenue play area in Ashford
The opening ceremony of Ashford’s newest play area at Hunter Avenue is taking place Friday 29 April, with the Mayor of Ashford, Councillor Callum Knowles, performing the ribbon cutting ceremony…
Cadets donate dozens of Easter eggs to Sittingbourne children’s hospice egg hunt
The eggs presented to Demelza Hospice Care for Children Photo: Kent Police An extra special Easter egg hunt has taken place in Sittingbourne after police cadets donated a bumper selection…
Young winners in Dover help to drive home Litter in the Bin message
Competition winners congratulated – Emily Barlow, Jessie Reardon and Charlie Barr are pictured with Cllr Martin Bates Dover District Council has teamed up with our recycling, refuse and street cleansing…
Canterbury shop surrenders alcohol licence after police concerns over underage customers
A shop in Canterbury has surrendered its licence to sell alcohol following concerns about sales to underage customers. Kent Police requested a review of the licence at AK Enterprise in…
Maidstone sex offender made ‘pinky promises’ to child victims is jailed for 20 years
A child sex offender from Maidstone who made his victims promise to keep secret a series of rapes and abuse has been jailed for 20 years. Kenneth Clark, pictured above,…
Parents in Kent warned over dangers of cannabis sweets after children are targeted
Police across Kent and the police eastern region are urging parents to be alert to signs of exploitation, as county lines gangs target children with cannabis disguised as sweets. Over…
Work on Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Playground in Deal swings into action
A specially renamed ‘Platinum Jubilee Playground’ with an exciting play area upgrade is set to swing into action to enhance community facilities at Cowdray Square in Deal. This extensive renovation…
Family moves into new home built and adapted for childrens’ special needs
Tanya Whittworth outside the new property Housing association, Moat, has been working closely with developer Countryside, Ashford Borough Council and the Occupational Therapy Services to build a property with specialised…
Man from Tunbridge Wells used internet in attempts to groom children
A Tunbridge Wells resident who used social media apps in attempts to groom children for sex offences has been jailed. David Smith, of Queripel Close, accessed the internet to send…