Sheerness shoplifter responsible for spate of more than 20 thefts worth thousands of pounds
Sean Gaskin relentlessly targeted several town centre stores, during a crime spree which also included several weeks when he was serving a suspended sentence. Gaskin mainly stole from High Street…
Port of Dover bosses warn of possible industrial action in Calais on Friday
Library image The Port of Dover have been informed that there could possibly be industrial action at the Port of Calais, on Friday 7th June between 00:00 – 09:00 CET…
Kent men sentenced to 14 years over international drug smuggling conspiracy
Tons of cannabis were hidden within shipments of children’s toys and clothing by members of a Kent-based organised crime group. Samuel Dunne and Keenan Hall-Shelton were among those involved in…
Women arrested as police in Thanet seize suspected stolen goods from hire car boot
Goods discovered in the boot of a hire car Photo: Kent Police Officers in Thanet have seized suspected stolen goods found in the boot of a hire car. Police were…
We’re forging ahead with plans for more Electric Vehicle Charging Points in Ashford! say council
Photo: Ashford BC Ashford Borough Council has said it’s forging ahead with plans to increase the number of Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCPs) within the borough. With an increasing number…
Bicentenary of Folkestone’s Sailors Friend who triggered campaign against ‘Coffin Ships’
Words and photos by Ray Duff – On Saturday the 1 June, scores of people gathered for the annual commemoration of the the life and work of ‘Sailors Friend’, Samuel…
102-year-old veteran Stanley Elliss, is special guest at Ashford’s D-Day Commemorations
Stanley Elliss at Dunkirk for D Day 75 A very special guest joined Ashford’s D-Day 80 Service of Reflection in the town’s Memorial Gardens – 102-year-old veteran of the Normandy…
Police hunt for suspects and victim of reported attempted robbery near Mace Lane in Ashford
Kent Police received a report at 6.45pm on Monday 3 June 2024 that three teenagers had assaulted a boy and attempted to take a bag from him on a footpath…
Faversham shoplifter holds his hands up to multiple offences at same store
Library image A Faversham shoplifter who allegedly robbed the same shop multiple times has been tracked down and charged. Between Monday 8 April and Thursday 30 May 2024, a man…