Enhanced patrols have been targeting crime hotspots in Tonbridge and Snodland during action aimed at reducing violence and antisocial behaviour among young people. Buses, train stations, and locations highlighted by…
Motorists are being reminded of their responsibility to drive without distractions as Kent Police supports a week-long National Police Chiefs’ Council road safety campaign. Between Monday 21 and Sunday 27…
Pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants across the Folkestone and Hythe district are being encouraged to join the national Pubwatch scheme. The voluntary initiative promotes good practice among licensed venues and…
Three suspected illicit tobacco suppliers were visited on Wednesday 9 February in a joint operation involving Kent Trading Standards and Kent Police officers. Part of the wider Operation CeCe –…
Fly-tipping in Smarden Ashford’s Environmental Enforcement Team continues to clamp down on fly-tipping across the borough – this week two local residents have been hit with £400 Fixed Penalty Notices…
Thirteen people have been reported for driving offences after officers from Thanet’s Community Safety Unit carried out road checks across the district. The traffic operation, held on Monday 17 January…
Police out in force Around half of the motorists stopped as part of a road safety initiative in Folkestone were issued with tickets. On Saturday 15 January 2022 members of…
A van used to fly-tip household waste in a secluded area near Maidstone has been seized. The Mercedes Sprinter van was confiscated after officers attended a rural location at Pendenden…
Stop checks on mopeds Police in Canterbury have carried out an evening of stop checks on mopeds to ensure they are road legal and not being ridden dangerously. Officers from…
A burglary took place at a commercial premises in Church Lane, Seasalter between 5.30pm on Sunday 19 December and 8.50am the following morning. Fruit machines were damaged and emptied and…
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