Folkestone and Hythe pooch perambulators need to watch their step
From Saturday 1 May the annual seasonal dog restrictions will come into force and dogs will be banned from certain beaches across the district until 30 September. Ahead of this,…
Illegal waste carriers and scrap metal dealers targeted by Kent Rural Task Force
Illegal waste carriers and scrap metal dealers were the target of a week of action overseen by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force. Sixteen scrap metal sites were visited by the…
Special constables police streets of Medway
Volunteers from the Special Constabulary have taken part in an operation to help police the streets of Medway for an entire day. On Saturday 24 April 2021 a total of…
Lockdown in Canterbury sees rocketing number of pet walkers failing to pick up dog mess
Dealing with dog owners that don’t clear up after their pets has been at the heart of a continuing operation conducted by Enforcement officers from Canterbury City Council. Uniformed officers,…
Easing of COVID-19 rules will see more Police patrols across Kent
Additional patrols will be visible across Kent this weekend to help keep people safe following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Pubs, bars, restaurants and other non-essential businesses opened their doors…
Specials cast their net for illegal anglers in Monk Lakes near Maidstone
Illegal anglers were targeted as part of an operation led by Special Constables from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force. The Specials visited Monk Lakes in Marden, near Maidstone, on Saturday…
Kent Police campaign targets those on two wheels
Officers at Kent Police will be out in force supporting a nationwide road safety campaign focusing on two wheels. The two-week campaign from the National Police Chiefs’ Council starts on…
Landlord who ignored safety improvement notices to properties in Folkestone fined nearly £5,000
Folkestone and Hythe District Council offices A landlord that refused to make safety improvements at two of her properties in Folkestone has been fined nearly £5,000. Madeleine Scott, from London,…
Kent Police seize equipment and scupper unlicensed Easter music event in Sevenoaks
An unlicensed music event was prevented this Easter weekend following reports that people had planned to meet at Polhill, Sevenoaks. Kent Police received information on Saturday 3 April at approximately…
Countywide arrests from road safety operation in Medway
Four arrests were made during a road safety operation carried out by Kent Police across Chatham, Strood and Rochester. The suspects were each stopped on suspicion of traffic offences while…