Appeal following serious stabbing in Oak Road, Sittingbourne
At 4.05pm on Friday 17 June 2022, Kent Police was called to a report that a man had been assaulted in Oak Road. South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the…
Margate Coastguard Rescue breaks up 286-year band
David Paine, front (seated) has hung up his Coastguard lifejacket after 40 years Photo: Margate Coastguard The affection and camaraderie among the Margate Coastguard Rescue Team is immediately evident from…
Fire crews called to second mud rescue in a week at Folkestone Harbour
A man was pulled out of mud in Folkestone Harbour on 22nd May by Kent Fire and Rescue Service, just over a week after two men had been similarly rescued…
Double trouble as crew rescued off Dungeness when yacht’s engine fails and then takes on water in tow to Dover
On Friday 27 May at 5.20pm, the volunteer crew of Dungeness lifeboat were called to assist two people on a yacht, with engine failure, and at risk of running aground…
Pair stuck in mud up to their waists off The Stade in Folkestone plucked to safety by emergency crews
Library image Folkestone Harbour Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to take care around muddy waterways and coastal areas following an incident in Folkestone yesterday, 13 May.…
Whitstable lifeboat crew rush to rescue paddleboarder with young child off Leysdown
Whitstable lifeboat returns after Tuesday’s call – Photo: Chris Davey The Whitstable Atlantic 85 lifeboat Lewiso was launched at 5.49 on Tuesday evening, 10 May, following a report of a…
Margate lifeboat called to car which plunged over cliff and onto rocks at Birchington
Margate RNLI D class inshore lifeboat ‘Alfred Alexander Staden’ Photo: RNLI Margate Margate RNLI’s inshore lifeboat was called to assist and support the emergency services after a car was reported…
Police give life saving first aid to fan in coma at Dartford match
A football fan who fell into a diabetic coma before a match was saved by two quick-thinking officers. Police Sergeant Rob Sweetland and Special Constable Paul Holmes were alerted to…
Walmer RNLI eclipses car wash total in the sunshine
Walmer RNLI record breaking charity car wash As part of the RNLI’s Mayday Charity Fundraising Appeal, Walmer volunteers were able to resume their annual charity car wash after a two-year…