Warning after series of Mercedes and BMW keyless car thefts in Ashford
Between Monday 3 and Saturday 8 June 2024, four Mercedes and BMW cars were stolen in the Kennington, Kingsnorth and Ashford areas. All of the thefts are believed to have…
Motorists in Canterbury area warned ‘thefts from cars is spreading across east Kent’
Library image Motorists in Canterbury district are being warned to ensure their vehicles are locked overnight following a series of thefts. Between Monday 1 and Wednesday 10 July 2024, four…
Police warn nearly one motorcyclist a month was killed on Kent’s roads last year
One in five road users killed or seriously injured each year are motorcyclists warns a top cop on the launch of a two-week safety campaign which will see police out…
Mud rescue in Herne Bay prompts warning to ‘have-a-go’ rescuers
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted after reports of a person stuck in mud off Central Parade in Herne Bay today. Two fire engines arrived at the scene and…
Warning as candle destroys summerhouse in Ashford garden
Library image A fire inside a summer house in Ashford is believed to have started accidentally after material fell onto an unattended candle and caught alight. Two fire engines were…
Weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kent this afternoon
The Met Office experts have issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain across Kent and the south coast between 12.00pm and 9.00pm today 6 May 2024. They warn of…
Businesses on high alert after spate of break-ins across Folkestone and Hythe area
Library image – burglary — Polices are urging business owners to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions after a recent wave of criminal activity, in which cafes and restaurants across…
Lucky escape after exploding aerosol believed to have caused bathroom fire in Ashford
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a bathroom fire this morning, 10th April, at a house in Imperial Way, Ashford in which crews wearing breathing apparatus fought flames…
Strong winds set to bring hazardous conditions to Kent coast
Library image — The Met Office is warning of strong winds on along the Channel coast of Kent during Monday evening and Tuesday night. It’s likely that some coastal routes,…
Jail for thieves who decide ‘payment for items from shops is optional!’
Kent Police is continuing the crackdown on retail crime with immediate prison sentences on the same day, for two persistent thieves from Swale and Medway. William Harris, 54, targeted shops…