Kent Pensioners may be missing out on £3,000 benefit warns lawyer
A Kent lawyer has warned pensioners in the county they could be missing out on thousands of pounds in state benefits. Recent data from the Government reveals that around one…
Tunbridge Wells bar closed by Police over customer safety concerns
A Tunbridge Wells bar has been temporarily closed by the owners following concerns about the safety of customers at the premises. On Tuesday 23 November 2021, Kent Police asked for…
Don’t get caught out by the new weapons laws in Kent
Kent Police officers will be working to prevent and reduce knife crime across the county as part of a national week of action. Operation Sceptre is taking place from Monday…
28 new officers in Kent who passed their final exams are ‘Special’
28 new Special Constables will be patrolling the streets of Kent after successfully passing their final exams. The officers will begin working across the county after Thursday 18 November 2021…
Pet owner fined over dog attack which led to severe injury to another dog near Maidstone
Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Protection Team has successfully issued a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for £100 to a dog owner who allowed his dog to attack and cause severe injury…
Hythe shop stung for more than £2,000 after illegal work on listed building
Photos: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Illegal work to a listed building in Hythe has cost a tenant more than £2,000. Folkestone Magistrates’ Court heard on 20 September that the…
Dover Dog Squad launched to curb littering and dog fouling
Leader of DDC, Cllr Trevor Bartlett, with Cllr Martin Bates and MD John Dunne with Enforcement Officers from WISE Dover District Council is boosting resources as part of its commitment…
Government extends legal action against protesters obstructing routes to the Port of Dover
National Highways has secured a further interim injunction to prevent protesters from occupying the A20 and strategic roads linked to the Port of Dover. Those who breach the injunction will…
East Kent Ploughing Match returns after Covid break
Deborah Geering Leading south east law firm Furley Page will continue its long-standing support for the East Kent Ploughing Match when the popular event returns on 29 September 2021. Deborah…
Judge throws out Whitstable beach booze licence appeal
On Tuesday 24 August, a district judge threw out an appeal against a decision by Canterbury City Council’s Licensing Committee to say no to plans to sell alcohol on a…