Don’t Be Fooled by Fake Police : Kent High Alert Scam Warning
Residents in East Kent are on high alert after multiple attempts by fraudsters to trick people into handing over money by posing as police officers. On Thursday, December 11, four…
Danger in the Dustcart: Discarded Battery Blamed for Westgate Bin Lorry Fire
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is urging residents to properly recycle all batteries after a waste fire in Westgate-on-Sea this morning was attributed to an incorrectly discarded battery being…
Shoppers Warned to Be Vigilant After Distraction Thefts Hit Canterbury
Police are urging shoppers in Canterbury to remain vigilant following reports of at least two “distraction thefts” where cash was stolen after victims were diverted by strangers. The incidents, which…
M20 Remains Closed Following Serious Collision of Three HGVs and Car
National Highways has reported that the M20 in Kent is closed westbound between J9 (Ashford) and J8 (Maidstone) following a serious multi-vehicle collision shortly before 08:35 this morning involving 3…
Selfish Drivers Snared: Impatience Leads to Fines and Points for A2 Reversing Stunt
A total of sixteen motorists have been reported for traffic offences after they displayed a stunning lack of patience and respect for road safety following a serious collision on the…
Ashford Borough Council Launches ‘Walk Safe’ App to Empower Community Safety
Library image – Pexels – Ashford Borough Council is launching a free personal safety mobile app, ‘WalkSafe’, designed to help residents and visitors feel safer while moving around the borough.…
Kent Braces for Icy Commuter Chaos as Met Office Issues Yellow Warning for Snow and Ice
Library image – Kent is facing a sudden plunge into winter weather, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Warning for Ice that will see treacherous conditions across the county…
Laptop Blaze Rips Through Bedroom in Ashford House Fire
A major house fire broke out in a residential area of Kennington, Ashford this morning after a laptop left unattended on charge is believed to have accidentally caught alight, devastating…
Washing Machine Blamed for Ashford Kitchen Fire
Two fire crews were scrambled to The Street in Ashford around midday yesterday after a fire broke out in a home kitchen. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) confirmed they…
Police Enforce Dispersal Powers for Halloween in Broadstairs
Kent Police swiftly implemented dispersal powers over the Halloween weekend to combat a surge in antisocial behaviour (ASB) in Broadstairs town centre. Police were alerted to a number of nuisance…