ILB Buster towing a yacht Credit: RNLI/Megan Carr The brave volunteer crew of Sheerness RNLI’s Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), “Buster,” were plunged into a relentless 48-hour period of high-stakes rescues and…
Firefighters tackling a significant outbuilding fire in Barham, near Canterbury, utilized an unconventional water source – a nearby private swimming pool – to help extinguish the blaze. Five fire engines…
Library image : Unsplash Prepare for chaos as torrential thunderstorms are set to lash eastern and southeastern England from Friday afternoon into early Saturday. While some areas may escape unscathed,…
The search of the River Thames at Gravesend is ongoing for a missing girl, Kent Police have confirmed. Officers were called to Royal Pier Road at 1.46pm yesterday, Friday 30th…
Emergency services rushed to Dymchurch Road in New Romney this evening following reports of a two-car collision with one individual trapped. Kent Fire and Rescue Service received the call at…
Margate RNLI B class lifeboat ‘Colonel Stock’ Image:RNLI Margate In a dramatic joint RNLI, HM Coastguard operation a person has been rescued after being cut off by the tide at…
Police officers and members of the public who demonstrated exceptional bravery and quick-thinking were celebrated at the Chief Constable’s awards ceremony held at Kent Police College on Tuesday 29 April…
Library image Kent Fire and Rescue Service report firefighters are continuing to tackle a fire that broke out at a commercial unit near Hurstford Lane, Charing, Ashford earlier today. As…
Library image Residents and commuters in the vicinity of West Hougham, Dover, are being urged by fire crews to close all windows and doors due to a substantial amount of…
Are you ready for an exhilarating summer protecting the stunning shores of Herne Bay and Tankerton? Canterbury City Council is on the lookout for enthusiastic and skilled individuals to join…
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