Wish Upon a Star: The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Folkestone & Hythe!
Council staff Caroline,Tracey and Jo feeling festive with donated presents Image: FHDC Thanks to the generosity of local staff, the Probation Service, and the Folkestone Channel Rotary Club, 119 vulnerable…
Former Cranbrook teacher from Rainham who sexually abused pupil during 1980s is jailed
A former Cranbrook teacher who sexually abused a pupil during the 1980s has been jailed at Maidstone Crown Court. It was reported, the teacher, Simon Montgomery exploited his position as…
Young children seriously injured in Ashford collision involving white Hyundai
Library image Kent Police was called at 4.03pm on Monday 16 December 2024 to a report of a collision involving a white Hyundai and two pedestrians in Moatfield Meadow, Kingsnorth.…
Gravesend brothers sentenced to 25-years for decades-old child rape
Library image Two brothers, who were from Gravesend have been sentenced to a combined total of 25 years in prison for the rape of a vulnerable child. The crimes were…
12-year-old girl arrested in connection with building blaze in Canterbury
A further arrest has been made by police investigating a fire at a building in Canterbury city centre. Kent Police were called to the scene of the fire at a…
Child sex offender from Sheerness arrested in Sheppey prison
A convicted sex offender who assaulted a child in Gillingham has been handed a further prison sentence. Ben Hanger, 34, from Sheerness, was sentenced at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday…
Boys charged after suspected thefts from cars in Canterbury
A group of teenage boys have been charged with multiple offences following an investigation into vehicle interference in Canterbury. Police have been carrying out enquiries following reports of cars being…
Faversham child sex offender jailed over horrific crimes against children
Library image A sex offender from the Faversham area of Kent has been given a 10-year prison sentence for committing multiple crimes against children. An investigation was commenced after Kent…