A man has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing £30 from a 90-year-old woman in Sevenoaks. The incident occurred on Sunday, 15 September 2024, when the suspect reportedly engaged…
Researchers from the University of Kent, in collaboration with the University of Surrey and the University of Hertfordshire, have developed a free guide to support care homes to provide care…
Library image In a jaw-dropping scam, an elderly Dover woman was tricked into mailing £10,000 in cash! The drama unfolded on September 3, 2024, when a sharp-eyed courier company tipped…
An 80-year-old man who was reported missing in the village of Etchinghill near Folkestone on Monday 1 April 2024 has been safely located. Police Officers want to thank all of…
People who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office have warned that people who are more susceptible to cold-related illnesses, such as…
Detectives are reminding Thanet residents to be alert to fraudsters after a pensioner’s cash was taken by a man posing as a police officer. The Margate resident received a call…
A man has been charged with defrauding and stealing from elderly victims who had employed him to carry out gardening work. On 7 September, it was reported that a quantity…
Photo: KCC Elderly and disabled residents in Kent who hold a concessionary bus pass will enjoy more hours of free travel this summer, thanks to a grant from Kent County…
A collision between an electric bike and a pedestrian on a pavement in Rochester has left an elderly man with serious injuries. The incident occurred on City Way, at around…
Residents are being warned to be vigilant against cold callers after attempts have been made to con people out of money. On Tuesday 30 May 2023, three people living in…
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