Run on dog poo bags in Thanet
Photo: Thanet District Council Thanet District Council is encouraging people to be considerate when taking bags from their 62 litter and dog stations across the district. The stations, which are…
Stuck in the mud fly-tipping van seized near Maidstone
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…
No change for Christmas recycling and refuse collections in Ashford
Ashford residents will no doubt be pleased to know that during the festive period this year, recycling and refuse collection dates do not need to change due to Christmas Day…
More success for Ashford fly-tipping enforcers as Sissinghurst woman faces £334 bill
Fly-tipping Photo: Ashford Brough Council Ashford’s new Environmental Enforcement Team continues to wage war on the scourge of fly-tipping across the borough, with three separate cases brought before Folkestone Magistrates…
Dover spruce up has Army assisting community
Kent Police staff in Dover with help from 1st Battalion of the Royal Gurkha Rifles’ officers have helped get a residential area of the town looking spick-and-span for its community.…
Rogue traders targeted in joint crackdown on fly-tipping across Folkestone area
Fly-tipped waste spotted during Operation Assist Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Officers from Folkestone & Hythe District Council joined those from Kent Police and the Environment Agency for Operation…
Suspended prison sentence handed to Folkestone flytipper
Household waste left in Dover Road by Marian Mitroi and Marian Miturca Photo: Folkestone and Hythe District Council Five Folkestone residents have appeared in court after dumping household furniture, including…
PCSO organises memorial clean-up in Margate for Remembrance service
Helping hand: PCSOs Ollie Fletcher and Lorissa Butcher pick up litter A Kent Police Community Support Officer is hoping his efforts to keep Thanet tidy will encourage others to play…
14 arrested in October as Kent countryside cops seize weapons and vehicles
Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force (RTF) have seized weapons and arrested 14 people as part of their efforts to combat rural crime in October. In addition to the…