Crown Court date set in Folkestone and Hythe Car Fire Spree
A suspect arrested in connection with a series of vehicle fires that terrorized Folkestone and Hythe is set to appear before Canterbury Crown Court. Between the hours of 2:00 am…
Man arrested as police act in response to car fires in Folkestone
A man has been arrested after Kent Police was called to a number of suspicious car fires in Folkestone. Between 2am and 3.30am on Friday 11 April 2025, a number…
Police hunt for teens after hay bales set alight near Ashford
It was reported that at around 10.20pm on Sunday 9 March 2025, hay bales were set alight on land in Olantigh Road in Wye. Criminal damage was also caused to…
Herne Bay Care Home Blaze: Residents evacuated
A fire which broke out at The Laleham care home on Central Parade in Herne Bay this morning, prompted a significant response from emergency services. Kent Fire and Rescue Service…
Huge industrial fire erupts near Sandwich: Residents urged to stay indoors – Update
A significant industrial fire has broken out on Ramsgate Road near Port Richborough in Sandwich, prompting a major response from Kent Fire and Rescue Service. Twelve fire engines, including a…
Dramatic sea rescue off Kent coast as cargo ship fire forces evacuation
Ramsgate’s all-weather lifeboat, Diamond Jubilee, in action Credit: RNLI/Ramsgate RNLI A major international rescue operation unfolded off the coast of Ramsgate and Dover this week, as a cargo ship battling…
Dead dog discovered in Margate house fire
Library image A dog has tragically died in a house fire in Margate. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) were called to the scene at Taddy Gardens in the early…
Kent pet owners warned of cats sparking kitchen fires
Library image Two separate incidents in Kent have prompted a warning from pet owners and fire services about the dangers of leaving hobs unattended and accessible to animals. In both…
Herne Bay Fire – Updated 1 February 2025
Firefighting operations have now finished at a house in Grand Drive, Herne Bay. Earlier warnings to avoid the area, due to road closures, have now been lifted. Residents evacuated the…