Making Ashford’s roads safer and smoother!
Kent County Council (KCC) is taking a positive step to improve traffic flow and safety in Ashford. They’ve introduced new technology to help keep the roads clear and moving for…
Folkestone’s roads safety checks see cops reel in dozens of offenders
Image: Kent Police at Sandgate ::: A targeted police operation in Folkestone on Tuesday, October 22, resulted in over 20 drivers being reported for various traffic offences and two arrests.…
Boxley landowner fined £60,000 and faces jail for illegal waste dumping on Kent Downs site
Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) reports it has achieved a significant victory in its ongoing battle to protect the Kent Downs National Landscape after a landowner has been convicted and sentenced…
Antisocial behaviour crackdown in Maidstone sees crime rates plummet
A targeted crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Maidstone has yielded impressive results, with reports dropping by nearly 70% in recent months. Local police have been actively patrolling hotspots in the…
Drugs seized in Thanet night time operation
Thanet District Council join forces with police A joint operation by Kent Police, Kent Special Constabulary, and Thanet District Council has resulted in the seizure of drugs and the identification…
Persistent Maidstone beggar warned he faces jail
Library image A persistent beggar in Maidstone, who has repeatedly asked for money despite having accessible accommodation, has been issued a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). On 3 October, the…
Cops and canines join huge operation in Kent uncovering illicit tobacco and vapes
In a dramatic crackdown on illegal tobacco, Kent Trading Standards, alongside Kent Police, HMRC, and their trusty detection dogs Griff, Bran, and Maggie, executed one of the largest operations ever…
Prolific thief jailed after stealing from Sheerness and Sittingbourne supermarkets
A prolific Swale shoplifter has been jailed and will be subject to a strict criminal behaviour order preventing her entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on…
Margate gun swap duo told to cough up £60,000
Two men seen exchanging a gun in Margate have been ordered to hand over more than £60K of criminal assets. Lee Walker, 37, and Alex Vassallo, 30, were spotted acting…
NCA and European partners intercept hundreds of dangerous lifejackets destined for Channel Crossing migrants
National Crime Agency officers have worked with law enforcement partners across Europe to seize around 600 dangerous lifejackets that were destined for use by organised crime groups smuggling migrants across…