Man and 16-year-old boy charged following series of rural car theft burglaries
Two teenagers have been charged by police investigating a series of burglaries in which vehicles were stolen from rural driveways. An investigation by Kent Police’s Crime Squad has since been…
Burglar who impersonated police officer flees after 90-year-old victim challenges man in her home
Police are calling for public assistance and video evidence following an incident where a man, posing as a police officer, allegedly attempted to burgle the home of an elderly woman…
Waste clean-up campaign at Hoad’s Wood near Ashford sees petition close to 5,000 signatures
CLA South East Regional Director Tim Bamford An ancient woodland near Ashford, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, has been the victim of industrial-scale waste disposal by alleged…
Indecent exposure reported in residential area of Chatham – Appeal
Witnesses are sought after a man was reported to have been seen exposing himself in Churchill Avenue Chatham at around 8.39am on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The suspect is described…
£3m funding for growth of churches in Margate and Maidstone
Wall hanging at the newly opened St Faith’s Church, Maidstone The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting, or setting up new congregations, and…
Fire crews spend 4 hours fighting Hawkinge garage blaze
Library image In a swift response to an emergency call, the Kent Fire and Rescue Service tackled a fierce blaze that erupted from a vehicle and spread to a residential…
Woman charged over reported robbery and assault on 89-year-old man in Chatham town centre
A suspected robber has appeared in court after an 89-year-old man was assaulted in Chatham. The pensioner reported his phone had been stolen during the incident in Chatham town centre,…
Reckless Chatham arsonist to serve lengthy sentence after attempting to start fire in Medway Police Station
During the afternoon of 13 November 2023, Edward Midgley entered the reception area of the Medway Police Station in Purser Way Gillingham. He was holding a jar in his hand…
Eyes peeled for off-road camouflaged vehicle stolen from Ashford village
Police from Ashford are appealing for information after an off-road vehicle was stolen in Ruckinge. The theft was reported to have taken place between the evening of Friday 12 April…
Dover Beacon: Archaeologists start excavation work
Archaeologists have started work on the site of the Dover Beacon project ahead of construction starting later in the year. Work started this week at the Bench Street site, which…