Car crime on the up! Don’t be a victim in Folkestone and Hythe
Neighbourhood Watch in Folkestone and Hythe is warning residents of a recent spike in car crime and offering advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. In light…
Warnings of coastal flooding for Kent Coast from Dartford to Margate
Library image Advice from the Environment Agency issued today warns that ‘flooding is possible’ along much of the north Kent coastline. People are warned not to venture onto low lying…
Christmas Day house fire in Chatham leaves two requiring treatment from medics
Library image… Firefighters are urging everyone to take care with candles following a house fire in Chatham. Three fire engines were called to Ordnance Street on Christmas Day. Crews wearing…
Kent man’s electric blanket fire sparks fresh warning
Following an electric blanket incident which left a man fighting for breath, Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to test their smoke alarms weekly, and take extra care…
Detectives warn sharing intimate images on social media could lead to blackmail
Detectives are warning social media users to be vigilant and not share private intimate images online with strangers. ‘Sextortion’ refers to a specific type of cyber-enabled crime in which victims…
Prepare for flooding this winter
Communities are being urged to prepare for flooding this winter with the Environment Agency warning of ‘ignoring the danger at your own peril’. Flood Action Week Amid increased extreme weather…
Are you risking £50,000 fine for burning harmful rubbish on Guy Fawkes Night?
Whether the world-famous procession at Lewes or one of the many other advertised firework displays in Kent and the southeast, the Environment Agency says go to an organised event and…
Children killed and adults seriously injured due to unstable headstones warns council
Canterbury City Council is to carry out headstone inspections in cemeteries in the district and is advising people who are concerned about a headstone they are responsible for to visit…
Kent County Council compiles round up of latest scams
As the number of scams increases Kent County Council if compiling a regular round-up of the latest scams which have been reported by Kent residents. Latest scam alerts reported August…