Margate Tail of Terror: Dog triggers family home blaze by switching on toaster
Kent Fire and Rescue Service is urging pet owners to keep an eye on their mischievous mutts and crafty cats, following a house fire that’s believed to have been started…
Casualty of deep fat fryer blaze treated by paramedics at Dover takeaway
Library image A dangerous blaze broke out at a takeaway shop in Cherry Tree Avenue, Dover on Friday evening, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the night sky. The incident…
Hythe residents warned following uptick in reports of rogue trading
Beware of doorstep fraudsters Residents of Hythe are being urged to remain vigilant following reports rogue traders have been targeting properties in the area. It is alleged, between 12 February…
Young Brits warned over danger of modern slavery abroad
Thousands of young people from the UK, travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs, have been have been given advice on…
Day of two halves! Warning of heavy rain affecting Kent, London and South East England
Library image Although many people in Kent woke to sunshine, the second half of the day is predicted to take a turn for the worse for those hoping for fine…
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…